At this point, it was always Jason trying to get her attention, constantly worrying about her not being okay when she clearly was fine. Perhaps he couldn't accept the truth—that she no longer fancied him the way she used to.
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"This will be your last term in this academy," the representative announced from the stage, his voice carrying across the assembled students. "After this, you will be sent out into the world. Some of you will further your education at Trinity Nevas. Others may enlist with the Guardians. Still others will pursue various opportunities where you will shine bright in your own unique ways. It has been a wonderful experience having you all here. You have made us proud, and I hope to see you all become pillars of this empire in the near future. Thank you."
With that, the representative of the principal stepped down from the podium, and another man walked up to take his place.
"There will be no lessons as of today. Get settled in," he announced simply.
