“That"s it for today?” I asked incredulously. Vanth nodded. “I will send Grillick for you at first light. Your grace period is over.” “Great,” I muttered and headed to my room. Vanth was right. I ended up in the training room at first light. Unfortunately for me, Exorg 1 only experienced twelve hour days. Grillick collected me and half-dragged my groggy body down the hall. Grillick stopped at the entrance. He turned to me and frowned. “Why so grumpy today?” “Are you serious with that question? I couldn"t have slept for more than an hour,” I groaned. “Actually, you slept five and a half hours.” When he saw my frown deepen, he smiled. “I know what will cheer you up! A joke!” I glared at him. This did not stop him. “Why do they call curium and barium the medical elements?” He hopped up

