When Astrid, Ryoko, and I arrived at our next class, it was immediately clear something was going on. Instead of queueing in a row in the hall, like we’d been doing ever since the Midnight Ravens took over, the rest of the students were scattered throughout the hall. Some Wind Children were spread out through the corridor, while Ryoko’s Dragon classmates were grouped at the end.
With a nod, Astrid and I parted ways with Ryoko. While I didn’t like being separated, for now, it was better not to arouse suspicion about our relationship.
Ryoko went to talk to her classmates and I sought out the pink-haired Elf. Astrid did whatever she always did.
“What’s going on?” I asked, joining Aellyn opposite the classroom. The door was closed, but I could see the vague silhouettes of two people throu
