Maki had cringed when the classroom intercom came to life - no premonition of what was to be said, merely annoyance at the monotone crackling of the speaker before the voice spoke. As the announcement went on, her stomach dropped lower until she was sure it was already in the courtyard ahead of her. Special announcement, failure to show up punishable - all of these bode poorly. Maybe a competition for a Battle Chip. Honestly, she wanted no part of it - but she also wanted no part of grabbing the Chair's attention for all the wrong reasons.

At least she wasn't the last one out. Middle of the crowd, where she could blend in as long as she kept to herself. Her Battle Deck was held close to her side- to be more conspicuous and warn people off, or to be hidden better, she couldn't be sure.

It was surprising a bit how many students seemed to want to be first there.