Hearing Bhu and Zeke's answer for their research topics, ShiZhen blanched. She hadn't even heard of Illuminationism and Ecopsychology, and wondered if she was too basic by just picking something the teacher had already somewhat gone over instead of spending the time to do more in-depth research herself. Still, she did like the concept of maximizing good for the greatest number of people, having grown up with siblings to take care of.

As they sat down, Zeke asked ShiZhen if it was the same teacher. [color=a187be]"Yes, it's Ms. Hargreaves, the air elementalist,"[/color] she responded.

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[i][b]SQUEE[/b][/i]-[i][b]EEE[/b][/i]-[i][b]EEE[/b][/i]-[i][b]EEEEEAK[/b][/i]

ShiZhen looked over to where Ethan was sitting next to Kanako, a mixed look of worry and horror on her face. Realizing the source of the sound, she couldn't help but stifle a chortle, before embarrassingly turning back to face the front as Catherine started homeroom.

Standing up from her desk as the clock reached 8:30, Catherine greeted her students, [color=f49ac2]"Good morning class,"[/color] her eyes scanned the tops of their heads, as she noted down any absences.

[color=f49ac2]"Some of you still have yet to pick a project topic. While my policy has always been to let my students go at their own pace, I'm always here to give you a nudge in the right direction, if you need it. Or if you've already decided, then just let me know. As far as announcements..."[/color] a grin crossed Catherine's face, as she lifted her eyes to gauge the students' reactions, [color=f49ac2]"The Headmaster will be holding a mandatory ability at 4 in the afternoon. Now off you go to that boot camp Mr. Manilow calls 'Gym Class'."[/color]