Michael and Melody soon arrived at the meeting area for the first-years participating in the combat tournament, but not before the latter stopped off at the girls bathroom to clean herself up.
After doing her business, she seemed fine. Besides her eyes being a little on the puffier side, there was nothing out of the ordinary.
The meeting place was one of the classrooms in the eastern wing of the castle, by the exit which led to the arena. Quinn had yet to arrive, but the tension in the room was already sky-high.
There was an oppressive and anxious atmosphere within the classroom, one that added even more pressure.
Rudy stood up from his seat and waved towards them, getting Michael's attention. After walking through the solemn students, they sat down next to the guy, only to feel a pair of eyes staring into the side of his head expectantly.
"Read the room dude…" Michael muttered to his friend, already understanding he wanted an update of what he had walked in on earlier.
