Chapter: Dual Element The morning sun crept over the horizon, casting long shadows across the Brooks estate. Tolisk rubbed the sleep from his eyes, still feeling the weight of the previous mission. He pulled on his uniform and checked his phone—a notification reminding him of the debriefing. With a deep breath, he made his way to the main hall where the debriefing was set to take place. Other inductees were already gathering, some chatting nervously while others remained quiet, reflecting on their own mission experiences. Tolisk spotted Daven and Lira, both looking a bit worn out but in good spirits. “Morning,” Tolisk greeted, earning a tired nod from Daven. “Morning,” Lira replied. “Heard they’re giving feedback and evaluating us today. Hope we didn’t screw up too badly.” Tolisk mana

