The stream of notifications flooded Adrian's vision, but he remained perfectly still. He braced himself for what was to follow.
This wasn't the first time he had undergone an 'evolution', and he could vividly remember the last. It had been several minutes of agonizing, soul-tearing pain, and he was determined not to be caught by surprise this time.
He anchored his mind, solidifying his resolve as he waited for the process to begin.
A gentle, warm sensation coursed over his head and down through his entire body. It was pleasant, almost soothing.
He waited for the other shoe to drop, for the warmth to erupt into the searing torment he recalled. But it never came. Instead, a simple line of text appeared.
[Evolution Complete!]
Adrian raised an eyebrow. "That's it? That's all?"
