Moments later, Raegar noticed the training field echoed with the thud of footsteps and labored breaths as the students pushed through their laps. He spotted Vienna, who was plastered with sweat, and Rune started struggling.
''Come on, big guy!'' he encouraged.
His friend's massive frame heaved with each breath, his face flushed red from exertion. The blonde, though nimble, was barely keeping up, her legs wobbling with every step. Just then, the giant staggered to a stop, his hands on his knees as he gasped for air.
''Done… can't…'' he muttered, collapsing onto the grass with a heavy thud. ''Need to rest, Rae.''
Raegar laughed at Rune just as he noticed Vienna tried to press on, only to manage a few more steps before her legs gave out. She stumbled and fell to her knees, panting, her hands braced against the ground. ''No more, my legs feel like a baby Forest Deer.''
