Jayden jogged through the glowing streets of the city, his breathing steady, the rhythm of his steps matching the pulse of his thoughts. The air smelled of asphalt, exhaust, and something softer—like the lingering whispers of dreams and daylight.
When he reached the park, the quiet serenity wrapped around him like a warm cloak. Birds chirped overhead, and a soft wind carried the laughter of kids from afar. Jayden moved deeper into the trees, into the clearing where he usually trained. It was isolated, quiet, hidden.
He leapt up onto a towering tree in a single bound, landing on a thick branch with the grace of a predator. His muscles tensed, and then he pushed off again, soaring between limbs, completing the agility portion of his quest. Then he dropped to the ground, walked over to the boulder tucked beneath the roots, and with a growl of exertion, lifted it over his head. Dust cascaded off it like mist.
A ding echoed faintly in his head—
Daily Quest (3/3) Complete
