They Mocked the Quiet Old Man Until the Gym’s Forgotten History Spoke Back

boy stiffened.

“Yes, sir?”

“You’re trying to look balanced.”

Daniel blinked.

“Isn’t that the point?”

“No. The point is to be honest enough to feel when you’re not.”

Daniel swallowed.

Thomas pointed to the floor.

“Try again. Smaller.”

Daniel did.

One tiny shift.

Then another.

His body steadied.

His eyes widened.

“Oh.”

Thomas nodded.

“There it is.”

Daniel smiled.

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