It had been four days since classes started.
The classroom was still buzzing with the last echoes of Professor Voss's lecture as students began to gather their things.
The professor's voice carried over the rustling. "Dismissed. Remember, your essays on essence theory fundamentals are due next week."
Students began standing, chairs scraping against stone floors.
"Well, that was pretty knowledgeable," a dark-haired girl remarked, zipping up her bag with a thoughtful expression.
"Yes, Professor Voss is really good." Beside her, a scarlet-haired girl smiled, carefully organizing her papers before sliding them into her leather satchel.
Around them, other students were beginning to stir as Professor Voss gathered his materials at the front of the classroom.
"Though on our first day," Lily continued, slinging her bag, over her shoulder.
"I thought he'd be like those boring professors from our old Academy. But no, he actually makes it interesting."
