Massive improvements

Erik stepped out of the Yellow Palace's training room. The training had been harsh, but despite this and the fatigue he had accumulated, he felt exhilarated and happy for his gains. He knew he needed something to replenish his energy and spotted a vending machine on the ground floor. As he walked towards it, he dug into his pocket to retrieve some coins.

As he was about to make his selection, he heard a familiar voice behind him. "Hey, Erik!" Amber called out. He turned around to greet her, a smile spreading across his face. "Hey, Amber, did you just finish your training?" he asked, happy to see her.

"Yeah, I did. It was tough, but I feel like I made some progress today," Amber replied, a hint of satisfaction in her voice. "What about you? How was your training?"

"It was intense, but I feel like I'm making progress, too," Erik said, nodding.