Evaline:
I yawned for stars knew what number as Oscar's voice carried across the beach, sharp and commanding enough to cut through the lazy buzz of the afternoon.
"Alright, everyone - divide yourselves into the four groups that were called out earlier."
It was a little past noon and the sun was high, warm enough to make the sand almost too hot beneath bare feet. Just minutes ago, we'd all been stretched out on towels and loungers, basking in the afterglow of a hearty lunch and the sea breeze that kept threatening to lull me into sleep. The water sparkled invitingly, waves rolling in like they were personally calling my name.
And instead of letting us enjoy even another minute of peace, the professors had found us.
Professor Elira stood with her arms crossed, looking far too pleased. Professor Aldric and Professor Alden flanked her, discussing something quietly between themselves. And then there was Oscar...looking every bit like this was exactly what he'd been waiting for.
