The former look of concern faded from Rin's face and was replaced with a deaden expression. That was the first time Marcus had ever acted truly negatively towards her, and the emotional rejection caused her to shut down. Moving back into her seat she sat properly and looked ahead as the Commodore walked in. He carried a high rank but at this point the only true authority he held was over his students. Out of respect, however, the students stood beside their desks and saluted while standing at attention.