Two days had passed since the assembly, and the mood at the school had changed drastically.
The headmistress announced an unexpected day off through a message that seemed to echo through the now-quiet corridors of the academy.
The usually bustling halls were silent, with classroom doors shuttered as if to protect secrets.
Her intention was clear: to offer students time to come to terms with recent events and to encourage them to reach out to the academy's counsellor or any instructor if they needed to talk. She emphasized the importance of not isolating themselves and urged them to gather with friends or classmates. This led the entire group to gather at Kenneth and Lennon's dorm, ready to discuss their feelings.
