"Silence!" Master As' voice boomed through the area like thunder, making everyone freeze mid-chuckle.
"If you do not believe me," the old man continued, "then I will show you. It has been some time since I've done this, but every entity that wants to be my student needs a proper analysis. Not just for acting, but for their soul."
"Their innate talent."
The atmosphere between them had changed as Master As straightened his back and clasped his hands behind him. With slow steps, he walked forward.
He stopped in front of Doha first, his eyes scanning the young man from head to toe.
"You," he said slowly. "You have a good body. Strong. Solid. Perfect for dancing."
Doha's breath hitched. "How does he know?" he muttered.
"But it's too big now," Master As deadpanned.
"You must have rerouted somewhere along the way," he added, nodding to himself. "Now it seems you do dance-based exercise for a living, plus a lot of weights and protein."
