11 Class E-3, Remedial

Headmaster bids his farewells to me and Livia as she prepares to give me a tour of the school. We were in the honors building so we started here. It was also referred to as the "A block".

I wasn't allowed to go into any of the classes because it would "disrupt the students".

As we continued, the B and C blocks were the regular classes and held all of the clubrooms. They were the closest to the cafeteria, known as "D block".

The administration is called the "Admin building," nestled between A and B, and E block was where the remedial classes were held. Out of all the other classes, E block was the smallest of them.

Finally, G block was the gym, auditorium, and arena in one building. The blocks went clockwise around the courtyard with the blocks going in order from A to E with the Admin building north of the entrance and with G block just beyond because of its sheer size.

There was nobody around because classes were already in session and it made the academy feel peaceful as the birds chirped and some small animals scurried around.

After Livia finished showing me around, we went into administration and the same receptionist from earlier gave me my new schedule. Ready by the time we arrived like the Headmaster said it would.

Livia: "Alright, that should be everything. I'll take you to your class and you'll be good to go."

We arrived at E block and entered the building. The building itself wasn't anything special. Only a few classrooms made up the building and I wondered why they even built it, to begin with.

Livia: "Classroom E-3, this is it. Wait here while I get the teacher."

She entered the classroom and I can hear the voices, but couldn't make out what they said. I then heard footsteps nearing and I backed away from the door. It opened and Livia appears beside another woman.

Ms. Layne: "Hello! I'm Ms. Layne, and you are?"

Steven: "I'm Steven Omeo."

Ms. Layne: "I didn't see your name on the roster, are you a late applicant?"

Livia: "Administration made an error in his records."

Ms. Layne: "My, I can't imagine being in the wrong classroom. Come on inside and introduce yourself to the class!"

Steven: "How should I introduce myself?"

Ms. Layne: "Just tell them your name and briefly tell everyone what you did before you coming here."

Before I could move, Livia pulled my arm down towards her and whispered into my ear.

Livia: "Just say you were from that village in your application."

What?!

What did she mean by it?

Did she know where I was from?

That I was from Los Angeles and ended up on a beach not long after?

I was perplexed, maybe Kanna told them about me. That would explain why the Headmaster took an interest in me.

Before I was able to reply, Ms. Layne gets behind me and rushes me inside her classroom. It was empty, just about 10 or so students made up class E-3.

Ms. Layne: "Students! We have another student. He's a bit late considering he had an error with his schedule. Go on, introduce yourself!"

Steven: "My name is Steven Omeo, I'm from Toku Village, in Feles Isle."

Introducing myself like that left a bitter taste in my mouth. It wasn't the best, but it'll do for now.

Ms. Layne: "What did you do while you were there?"

Steven: "I was a Narco."

Ms. Layne: "What is that like?"

Steven: "Uh, we—I cooked."

Ms. Layne: "So it's like a chef?"

Steven: "Yes."

I should be careful now. This joke could spiral out of control now that I think about it.

As the teacher looked through her book, possibly looking at a seating chart of some sort, I scanned the room and noticed Kanna near the windows looking at me with suspicion before sighing and looking away. She must've known it wasn't a coincidence that I ended up here.

Ms. Layne: "Here, you can sit next to Kanna, behind Edward. I'm sure you two would get along; you're both from Feles Isle after all."

I was joyful, I went to my new seat and introduce myself to the others nearby. I looked towards Kanna and noticed her staring out the window at a couple of hummingbirds chasing each other.

Edward, the kid in front of me, whispered to me about Kanna.

Edward: "Dude, she's not exactly a people person."

Not a people person? That's not the impression I had about her the past few months.

Steven: "What do you mean?"

Edward: "Dude, I can't say. All I know is that she's really quiet."

Well, I know she isn't very talkative but she's friendly and helpful. They must have the wrong impression of her. I know she's a great person.

Ms. Layne: "I almost forgot, Steven, what subjects were you put in remedial for?"

Steven: "The Headmaster said I should focus on my studies with magic."

Ms. Layne: "Did he now? Well, we can have another student teach you, I'm not adept with magic myself. I'm here to teach general courses like language and math."