The morning sunlight streamed through the limousine's tinted windows as Marcus navigated the familiar route back to Hudson Heights Educational Academy. I found myself reflecting on the previous evening, despite the uncomfortable burning sensation that had accompanied Alexis's latest experiment with diluted hydrochloric acid.
At least the discomfort had been worth it. Both my Pain Resistance and Poison Resistance had advanced to Level 4 after processing the acid, bringing my defensive capabilities to a new threshold. The improvement was significant enough that I could probably survive exposure to substances that would have been fatal just days earlier. But I definitely didn't want a repeat of last night's digestive adventure.
