Pomona Sheldon—the infamous Iron Pomegranate—had once again been rescued by the silent authority of Blanche.
Shielded behind the older girl's broad-legged stance, Pomona didn't waste the opportunity for a bit of psychological warfare. She leaned out from behind Blanche, making a series of grotesque faces and sticking her tongue out at Roland Rowan. Her eyes sparkled with the dangerous delight of a child who knew she was untouchable.
Miss Willow arrived on the scene just in time to prevent a full-scale tactical retreat by Roland, who looked like he was about to burst into tears of sheer frustration. Seeing the fallen ruins of the three-story tower, the teacher looked down at the smug Pomona.
"Alright, you little troublemaker," Miss Willow said, though her voice lacked any real bite. "Pom
