Wendy's smile faded, and she glanced at her watch. “Damn, I was so caught up in the test I forgot we have a schedule to keep. Come, follow me. We have very little time to prep you for the ceremony.”
Bryan followed her to the auditorium where he had met Illusionist earlier. Brady and Donald were in the middle of conversation, but they stopped as soon as they entered the room. Brady's harried look vanished when he spotted Bryan in his new costume.
“Look at you,” he beamed. “You will make one fine hero.”
Donald didn't seem to share his mood. “You're late!” He glanced at Wendy. “You will need to prep him quickly.”
Wendy waved her hand dismissively. “I realize time has escaped us, Donald. I don't need to be reminded.” She turned to Brady and quivered with excitement. “Wait until you see wha
