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As time went on, more and more students finished their meals, with worried whispers following suit. The enite canteen's alive with them. And yet, Jaq and Alex seem to await the announcement in silence. Until finally, Jaq lightly groans in exasperation and says petulantly. "Just where is Aki? You've seen her last. I should have told her to stay with us once she's done."
At that Alex happily joins in. "Somethng might have came up for her, mistress. But I concede, it would be much more enjoyable to have madam Aki with us, wouldn't you say so too?"
Jaq waves him off. "Don't be ridiculous. It speaks volumes about her priorities." Then starts fiddling with the remains of her food with a fork.
"I maintain my position." He shrugs and slowly drinks from his cup. "And, further, I fail to understand why you insist on ordering Aki around. We both are aware she's too rebellious for it, so why not just be honest with her, before she inevitability turns against us?"
Hesitating, Jaq merely replies. "She should be obedient long enough until it doesn't matter. Then, I-"
"No. With all due respect, then you will what?" Alex scoffs, evidently growing tired of something. But you cannot tell what exactly.
Yet, a bell's loud clangor signals the beginning of the announcement. Everyone goes silent, including your scheming 'friends'. Well, mostly, there are still so murmurs here and there. Undisturbed, Ms. Müller stands up from among the the staff, wobbling a little tiredly and with a small microphone in hand. Things you can see even this far away.
Then after clearing her throat to muffle the remaining she begins her speech. "Welcome, girls!" She exclaims, her arms spread wide. "As you know, my name is Ms. Müller, your headmistress. Some of you may be wondering why we gathered here, in the canteen, today." Her voice booms across the room, tiredness seemingly lost in translation. "To answer this question, you have to remind yourself why you are here to begin with. When you first came here you were mean, toxic delinquents unprepared to exist within a civilized society." She stops to let her words sink in.
In a way, you feel a small deja Vu. Yet, this time no students dare to interject, as the room remains silent.
Content with the discipline, Ms. Müller continues. "But it was then, hopefully your time here proved to be fruitful, for we are approaching the graduation!"
A wave of murmurs and gasps crosses the room, meanwhile Jaq nods slowly.
"However, you still have to prove that you've changed. For this reason, today and the next three days will be devoted to examining your readiness. That's the end of today's announcement. For your assignments each group should find their last teacher. Good luck, girls." As she finishes, she unceremoniously gets back to sitting, meanwhile other staff members set out and stand along the entrance wall.
Jaq gets up as well. "Things are really getting faster. Find Aki, she might be useful." And Alex nods.
