Garion turned to face the group that had gathered behind him.
They had come quickly.
Dahlia stood at the front, hands on her hips, eyes bright even this early in the morning.
Arden hovered a step behind her, straightening his clothes while glancing around nervously.
Valtor cracked his neck with a loud grin, already wide awake.
Seira stood with her arms crossed, her face cold and unreadable.
Clara leaned sideways, rocking on her heels with a playful smile.
Eliza stood quietly near the back, silent as always.
Beside them, the twins Rynar and Rynor were already arguing under their breath.
Ragric leaned against the wall with his arms folded, eyes sharp and calculating.
Rovric stood beside him, posture straight and ready.
Behind the main group, other God Gym disciples gathered as well.
They weren't part of the trial, but none of them wanted to miss this.
Garion swept his gaze over everyone.
"…You're all here," he said.
Rynor clicked his tongue. "Barely."
