TIMESKIP 2

Josh watched as Ashley attempted to use her telekinesis on the ball within the glass jar. Despite her efforts, the jar shattered, and the ball fell. Ashley, frustrated, covered her face with her hands. Josh, ever encouraging, took the ball, placed it in a different jar, and sealed it.

"Come on, you've got this," he reassured her. Ashley gave it another try, but the result was the same – another shattered jar. She groaned in frustration, and Josh couldn't help but smile. These moments, just the two of them, were a welcome break from the constant missions and fanfare they had been experiencing since becoming famous after the evolved animal mission.

In the two months that followed, Team Alpha had been on numerous missions, gaining a considerable fan following. Josh appreciated these quieter moments, appreciating the simplicity of being alone with Ashley. He took another jar, transferred the ball, and sealed it once more.