The room fell silent instantly at her appearance. Alice made no visible note of this, as she casually climbed the platform below.
Her silver eyes ran a quick scan of the room, before her gaze paused on me. A light, yet terrifying smile played on her lips.
"Cadet Victor. Late once again."
'Bu-but how does she know? She wasn't even in the class.'
The woman continued fluidly.
"Once can be taken as inexperience, but doing it twice sets a bad precedent. Be sure to stop by my office soon."
'She wasn't even in the class. She's late too. How the hell is that fair?'
Of course, I wasn't insane enough to express such grievances to a bloody Paragon. I could only stand up and nod meekly.
"Understood."
Shin and Rowan both gave me pitying looks as I sat down, with the silver haired boy whispering,
"I think you're marked."
"Yeah, no shit."
Alice's voice suddenly spooked me.
"Are you still speaking back there, cadet?"
"N-no, instructor."
