LILAC “Fix your stance.” “You’re too slow.” “Stop spacing out!” I collapsed on the ground after all the scolding I heard from Seth. Apparently, I really suck at this. I was serious and determined when I asked him to teach me, but he’s too strict… and I might have been getting distracted from time to time. Still, I feel the progress. It wasn’t a lot, but I feel more confident, and that’s something. “Are you giving up now?” Seth asked, towering over me as I lay flat on the ground while catching my breath. I suddenly realized how much Nina had been taking it easy on me. “Yes.” I nodded, arching my head to see his reaction. He scoffed, “You didn’t last more than a week. They are right about you.” I quickly got up after hearing his response. “You’re not getting me. I’m giving up to

