A Need To Escape [2]

"No, professor, neither of us can use fire magic, so how could it have been us?" Julius exclaimed.

Pausing for a moment, the professor nodded.

He had already seen the student files, so he knew neither had the specialized magic to cause this mess.

Sighing, he turned to the students.

Both of you need to get behind me. I'll handle the fire.

(COUGH COUGH COUGH)

As if on cue, Marissa began a coughing fit.

"I… (WHEEZE) Can't… (COUGH), Breath…"

Julius turned between Marisa and the professor with a look of anxiety.

"Professor, she seems to be unable to breathe from the smoke. It's best to escort her out of the building for now."

The professor clicked his tongue in annoyance.

He didn't want to draw too much attention to himself, as apart from Professor Castaneda, he didn't really have any other support for their 'mission.'