Asher stared at Instructor Jude with a calm firm gaze, refusing to break eye contact because he had absolutely no reason to do so. His purple pupils met the Instructor's sharp blue ones, the two pairs of eyes locking together in a silent clash of presence and pride, as though they were both sovereign beasts standing at the peak of the same jungle, neither willing to yield nor submit even an inch to the other.
"It seems you finally remembered you had an Instructor within the Star Academy," Instructor Jude spoke with a wide, almost teasing smile as he gazed down upon Asher due to the noticeable height difference between them, his posture relaxed yet faintly domineering.
"Good morning, Instructor Jude," Asher stated calmly, his tone flat and composed, yet still carrying a faint trace of respect that showed he understood the boundaries between student and teacher despite his indifferent demeanor.
