"Third. During training, don't mention Carl. Or Somto. Or anyone else. This space is mine. Yours. Not theirs."
Nnenna tilted her head slightly at that one. Strange. Was he that strict with everyone? She couldn't imagine someone being this sensitive about her talking to Carl or Somto. Unless…
She shook the thought off. Not her business.
"Fourth," he went on, voice tight. "No personal questions. No small talk. If you want to learn, learn. Don't waste time trying to understand me."
O-kay, she thought, a bit awkward now. Definitely not a people person.
"Fifth," he added, eyes flicking to her training clothes, "always wear gear suitable for training. Loose. Practical. No distractions. Just like you're wearing now."
Nnenna looked down at her outfit, plain, breathable, nothing flashy. Why was that even a rule? She didn't ask, just nodded silently. Decency and modesty was always her style.
Arthur paused longer before the next rule.
