"We may be able to get around them if we're careful.  This room isn't exactly small, and we could use the furniture to our advantage and break their path of advancement."

"That may be true, but right now we need to focus on escaping the immediate threat! [i]If[/i] we have a reason to go around, then we'll take it later! For now, I need everyone to move!" Ken said, urging kids to follow in the footsteps of Teddy and Loralei. He had to at least get the kids out of there. It was his duty as a member of the Student Council!

[i]'... The Student Council...'[/i]

The thought echoed in his mind: what happened to the other members of the council? Were they alright? He had to know. But for now, his soul concern was to get the other students -- Kansas included -- to safety. "Kansas, please lead the others away from here; I'll be right behind you!" 

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