The next morning, I woke up with a flutter of excitement in my chest, the kind that comes from knowing today was the first real step toward the future I had been imagining for so long.
The soft light of dawn streamed through the small window of my room, casting a gentle glow over the space, and I stretched beneath the blankets, feeling the warmth of the fire from the night before still lingering faintly in the air.
With a grin, I pushed myself out of bed, my feet hitting the cool wooden floor. My body felt refreshed, though my mind buzzed with anticipation.
Today was the day I would take my first mission. Today, I would start proving to myself that I belonged here.
I quickly made my way to the small bathroom, turning on the faucet and stepping under the stream of cool water.