"Hmm?" Mei broke out of her train of thought as Syrus left the office, his skin white as a sheet and his movements stiff and unnatural. [i]What on earth happened in there?[/i] Her gaze travelled to the office door with a curious gleam in her eyes. Syrus had mentioned something about being in trouble before, or so she recalled. Did the Head Instructor punish him in some way?

Whatever did this Syrus person do in the first place?

"Well..." Her eyes glanced from the door back to Syrus with a frown tugging her lips. "I have to go now. Just...go get some rest, ok? You don't look so good." Her voice was steeped in concern. "I'm sure whatever it is, it really can't be all that bad. Gotta keep positive, yeah?" She gave him the most sugar-coated smile she could offer. "Thank you for your help, Syrus. You're a real sweetheart."

And with a wave and a trademark wink, Mei disappeared into Corvo's office, the sound of her jewellery chiming softly as the door closed behind her.