Bab 289: Doubts To Yourself? II

She leaned forward, her gaze holding Marlowe's. "Look, I understand you have doubts. It's a lot to take in, being offered a chance to become a hero. But trust me, everyone starts somewhere and they don't knows that they actually start from there."

A beat of silence hung in the air, filled only with the soft hum of the city outside. Brittany waited patiently, giving Marlowe time to process the offer.

Finally, Marlowe spoke, her voice still laced with a hint of uncertainty but a newfound resolve shining through. "So… you're saying I could actually be a hero?"

Brittany smiled, a genuine expression that crinkled the corners of her eyes. "Not just could be, Marlowe. You have the potential to be an extraordinary one."

"Let's say..." Brittany began, a playful glint in her eyes, "tomorrow Alex and I are heading out to do some leveling up. Want to join us?"