After changing, Micky reaches High town high in his red-and-white uniform, carrying Jariya’s quiet discipline into the noisy corridors. Karina and Lin Lue are already seated when he enters homeroom.
The homeroom teacher, a lean middle-aged woman with cropped black hair, square glasses, and a navy jacket, steps beside the desk. Every student turns as a poised young woman follows her in.
The Homeroom Teacher
Class, this is Reina Vale. Her family has extensive business interests in High town city, but here she is simply another student. Make room for her.
Reina, a young woman with long auburn hair, pale skin, and a tailored cream uniform beneath a dark coat, surveys the room without lowering her chin. Curiosity ripples through the class; admiration and resentment follow close behind.
Karina
Micky, over here. You look different today. Did something happen before school?
Lin Lue
Everyone is watching him now. Even the new girl.
Reina Vale
You are Micky, aren't you? I heard your name before I arrived. May I sit there?
“Sure you can sit with me*I say sitting down at my desk as I look out the window bored*”
SUCCESS (Superb Willpower, rolled +0)
Micky
Sure, you can sit with me.
Micky sits at his desk and turns toward the window, letting the classroom noise blur behind him. Reina takes the open seat beside him, her dark coat settling neatly as she sets down her bag.
Reina Vale
Thank you. You seem remarkably calm for someone the entire room is watching.
Beyond the glass, High town city's towers catch the morning light. Reflections of students and desks float across the view, while the class gradually returns to murmured conversation.
Karina
Micky, don't ignore us completely. You still owe me an explanation for that look.
Lin Lue
He is looking out the window because everyone is staring at him. That is my guess.
Reina Vale
Is the view really more interesting than your classmates, Micky?
Reina rests her chin lightly on one hand and follows his gaze, her expression curious rather than offended. The lesson bell sounds, drawing the homeroom teacher toward the board.