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> Reveal yourself to Jaq and Alex, and go with them.
> Approach them as if you just walked in from one of the entrances. Say you had to mull over what you've learned from Natalie [65]
Friends or not; plots or not, you still need Jaq and Alex. And its not like you don't have ulterior motives of your own, right?
With an internal compromise reached, you wait a little longer until friends distance themselves, using that time to scour the canteen: Alex seems to engage reluctant Jaq in conversation as they make their way towards Ms. Brüngger. On the other side, obscured by the mass of other students, Angelina is slowly strolling with her company as well.
All in all, everyone looks on edge. Whether a student you don't know or one of your colleagues - even Jaq - all share the same worried, or even dismayed expressions as they somberly make their way to their assigned teachers. Its all too sudden, with hundreds of questions pilling up, but the fearsome authority of Ms. Müller kept everyone silent. Yet, now that she's sitting down furtive murmurs grow into loud yells and monologues complaining about suddenness of everything. The whole canteen bustles - a perfect cover.
With your bag and cat in tow, you get up and slither between the grey crowds and soon find yourself near your destination, Jaq and Alex who stood at the very right end of the line of students forming your class. However, as you are about to greet them, you get a better idea.
Hastily, you turn around... and almost bump into a broad looking stu- Mikhail!? With a gasp you step back. "Oh, I'm sorry!"
Smiling politely, he shrugs. "No biggie." Then casually passes you by. "Don't be late, Ms. Brüngger seems to be in a pretty bad mood lately!"
"Ok..." You breath sigh of relief and move on. At least he doesn't seem to be into bulling anymore.
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Soon, you arrive from the direction of the main entrance, pretending you just entered and connect with the class. Instantly, Ms. Brüngger informs you to choose a group, which you effortlessly do, and walk over to Alex and Jaq.
Due to background noise and tense atmosphere, you simply explain you needed some time for yourself after the check-up Jaq herself recommended. Thankfully, she just goes quiet after murmuring she has work for you afterward, meanwhile Alex simply greets you back.
After a minute or two, Ms. Brüngger checks attendance, and after confirming everyone was present, informed you all will be leaving the canteen for more appropriate environment for explanations. Then, assisted by a pair of guards you make your way back to the class.
On the way Jaq explained briefly what happened, and you tried your to look shocked at the revelations. Although, the fact you will be undergoing an exam starting today and with no preparation remains stunning even now.
As you approach the class proper, with your group being the last to enter, Jaq grabs your hand out of the blue and whispers. "There is more than meets the eye with those exams."
