Asher appeared within the Logistics and Missions Operation Hall in a flash of white light; the moment he arrived, he stood silent for a brief moment, inhaling deeply as though adjusting to the air of the Star Academy, reacquainting himself with its atmosphere after days away. The mission had given him one month, thirty days, to complete it, but he had accomplished it within ten days, a mere third of the allotted time.
The next moment, he turned and began to walk towards his Facilitator, who was as lazy as ever, his posture relaxed, his demeanour indifferent; but the instant he saw Asher, a different light flashed through his eyes as his professional side returned immediately, replacing that laziness with sharp attentiveness.
"You finally decided to come back," the Facilitator spoke as though he had been waiting for Asher, his tone casual yet laced with underlying acknowledgment.
