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When my turn came, I approached the table with every intention of making similar errors. I’d pour the tea too fast, spill something on the pristine white tablecloth, maybe even use the wrong spoon for the sugar.

But the moment my hands touched the teapot, muscle memory took over.

I warmed the cups without thinking, measured the tea leaves with precision without even looking, and poured the steaming water smoothly and efficiently. I then arranged the accompaniments on the serving tray and even added a little garnish.

Shit.

The evaluator made a note on her clipboard with a surprised expression on her face. “Excellent technique, Miss Night. Very impressive for someone with no formal training.”

The dining etiquette station went even worse. I sailed through the place settings without hesitation, selecting the correct utensils for each course and maintaining perfect posture throughout the mock meal.

I couldn’t help it. All my years of intensive training had carved these behaviors so deep into my brain that I couldn’t override them even when I tried.

volunteers to demonstrate the basic waltz, I stepped forward before I could stop myself. My body moved through the familiar steps perfectly

through each task like I’d been born to

was old enough to walk. My

at least I could still

we gathered in the center of the ballroom to

to stand beside me. “You didn’t make a single mistake. I

did really

but then her face softened. “Truthfully, I’m really just doing this for my family. I’ve been sending money to them each time I get paid, but it’s not enough—if I

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able to come live

in surprise. “You didn’t tell

should I? It’s not like you could change anything.” If only she knew that I could have changed that a few months ago, if only I hadn’t been so consumed with thoughts of pleasing a

quiet down. Across the room, I

performers. I’d scored in the highest tier across all of the categories, earning a spot in the next round