Waking up at the first dawn of light, Nolan rose to his feet, immediately heading to the bathroom to get dressed for the day.
In less than an hour, and exactly at 7:30, he jumped out of his dorm room, locking it tightly before heading straight for class.
The gazes following him were as present as ever, but Nolan paid them little mind.
Surprisingly, there were actually some students who were bold enough to wish him a good morning.
Even funnier was the fact that these students were among those who had taunted or mocked Nolan in the past.
But he didn't let that get in the way of replying to them with the biggest smile he could muster.
He didn't trust them one bit, but he also wouldn't turn his back on them if they genuinely wanted a change in their relationship.
He walked through the academy streets, teeming with students, and only now did he notice the air was crisper than that of Earth.