Lara's body clock was set to wake up at 6:00 am. She changed into her workout outfit—a tight-fitting upper garment and light, loose trousers made from cotton.
A lively row of women and children was gathered, their cheerful chatter filling the air with a sense of camaraderie. At the front of this group stood the elderly figure of Samuel, his silver hair glinting in the sunlight.
With calm authority, he guided everyone through a series of warm-up exercises. The children giggled as they tried to mimic his every gesture, while the women, clad in colorful workout attire, followed suit. Laughter and joy radiated from the group as they engaged in this morning ritual together.
'What the heck!' Lara groaned.
She was planning to train the premier members of her group, Gabriella, but her master's master beat her into it.
Lara reluctantly joined Samuel on the forefront and performed her own set of warm-up exercises.
