Apollo was on his way to meet with his previous client's son, Giuliano had instructed him to go with Luca around the city and help people using his magic as he himself couldn't attend due to business, Apollo agreed although he wasn't so sure it was the right thing to do to keep lying to Luca but he complied either way. After some walking on the streets of Magnolia he got to the meeting spot where Luca came after a couple minutes dressed like a superhero. It didn't seem quite finished though but it did look quite hilarious, however Apollo didn't make any other comment about it than praise Luca for the exhibition some nights ago and the way he handled magic, giving a slight comment about how good he looked in the costume. Luca seemed to be quite content with the words of approval that came from Apollo and looked eager to begin their tour of the town as he used his powers to help the citizens. "All in good time!" Apollo said with a smile and commenting on how he admired the young man's kindness and readiness to help. Apollo talked about how he was also hired as an instructor for the young man and to make him more adept with his light magic since he had already displayed his skill over nature magic, with Luca agreeing he taught him a few gestures which he copied and the two were now ready to go about their business in the city.

Apollo was pleased with Luca's knack for following instructions which made his life easier as he was now aware of when he would have to use his magic and in what way according to the gesture Luca was going to perform. While the young man was bragging about how amazing and powerful he was, Apollo heard a cat calling in distress and looking around he was able to spot it on a tall tree where he pointed Luca at telling him that this was his moment in front of the small crowd that had gathered. Luca with confidence and a smirk performed some of the gestures the cue for Apollo to take action as he hid in the crowd so no one would notice him and they would be occupied looking at the young man. A few seconds and a couple of dazzling lights later, the cat was safely rescued from the tall tree and everyone congratulated Luca with Apollo approaching him and praising him for the beautiful display of his magic. Luca was joyous as the duo continued their walk around the city.

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As they were approaching the side of the forest they came upon a broken carriage and a man requested their help to carry his goods and wares into his shops located at the heart of the city's shopping streets. That was another opportunity for Luca to show off and indeed the young man instantly sprung to action performing gestures he was shown before as Apollo copied them carefully to not be discovered and activated his spells. The merchandise was now being put back into place while the carriage started wheeling by itself towards the shopping area, the old man was being grateful from the start and was praising Luca along the way for his exemplary skills, making his ego grow even stronger until at last they made it to the man's shop where they helped him place all his wares inside, giving each of them a little treat for the road. Apollo was more than happy to see some food as all that magic display was making him hungry and Luca seemed to enjoy stuffing his face with the food he good. With a few laughs once they looked at each other with their mouths full they continued on their way.

It was now getting dark as the sun had already set and Apollo suggested they would go back home, after all Luca did perform some heroic acts, the young man agreed and the two started heading back. On the way however they heard a scream for help, the streets were already empty and it seemed to come from a dim-lit alley. They both run as fast as they could and found two men, one that was well-dressed and appeared to have some wealth and another that was dressed in everyday clothing far poorer than the other man. With the first being assaulted by the latter, Apollo noticed Luca performing some gestures and quickly imitated him from behind, knocking the man away from his victim and landing him on a wall making him fall unconscious. The other man thanked the young boy and even though Luca wanted to turn the man in Apollo insisted that he would be left there, he didn't appear to be armed and was most likely hungry. Luca agreed and continued his way home shortly after followed by Apollo who put some food next to the man from a nearby shop for when he'd wake up. The duo made it to the manor where Luca's mother was waiting, the boy shared their adventure with his mother and seemed quite happy that his magic was developing. The woman with a smile gave Apollo his reward and sent him on his way home.

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