Duel

Sofosys' POV

The first thing I noticed when I arrived was a visibly distraught Cassadrei shouting at Michael, who seemed a bit abashed as he stood rooted to his spot.

Maland was not there today to hide my absence, so I had to take a risk and disappear anyway. I had my excuse ready and I tried to brace myself for explanation.

None came though, Cassadrei and Michael were busy with their arguments and for a time being, my sudden presence went unnoticed. I was a little relieved, perhaps today I won't have to give much explainations for my absence. 

"Are you actually out of your mind, Michael?" Cassie fumed, "I understand that you were angry and you had every right to be so. But accepting something that is so bloody foolish! Where are your wits? You are supposed to be a straight A student, so where's your better judgements?"