Alina's heart melted a little.
"Vlad Jr., that is very thoughtful."
He looked down, a faint pink appearing on his ears.
"...I just think it is better that way."
Luna wandered over, pretending she hadn't been listening the whole time.
"Teams are fine," she said casually. "But I am still the fastest runner."
Drake wasn't there to argue with her.
She looked slightly disappointed about that.
Vlad Jr. made a note.
"Running race individual. Team games separate."
Felix raised his hand from across the room.
"What are the team games?"
Vlad Jr. looked at Alina.
She smiled. "We can decide together. What do you all like?"
The classroom immediately erupted into suggestions.
"Tug of war!" Luna shouted.
"Relay race!" Kelpie splashed.
"Something with throwing!" Boo floated excitedly.
"Obstacle course!" Sable bounced.
"Something quiet," Felix muttered.
"No one wants quiet," Boo argued.
"I want quiet."
"You are the minority."
Alina laughed and held up her hands.
