323 - From the ashes: Innocent words

*Clack* *Clack* *Clack* *Clack*

The noise of heels stepping on the floor came from the corridor, before stopping just outside the door.

*Knock* *Knock* *Knock*

The teacher on the podium paused her words, following the rest of the classroom to look at the door, before she walked it.

Ms Moore opened the door, and she came face to face with a face sporting a gentle smile, making one of her own appear reflexively in response.

"Ms Softsnow, you are here."

Evelyn nodded, her brown eyes rippling with the softness inherent to her:

"Yes. Sorry for the trouble."

Pamela Moore's smile went from being a reflex out of courtesy to settling into a sincere tone as she shook her head:

"There is no trouble at all, Ms Softsnow. You have already called to let the school know in advance. Please wait a moment for me to call Jason."