Jian Ci glanced at Yu Xi, irritation already simmering in his chest. "Which team are you in?" he asked.
Yu Xi checked his communicator and replied calmly, "Team C."
When Jian Ci saw his own assignment—Team A—his annoyance spiked. His jaw tightened, and he muttered under his breath, already imagining himself storming to the chancellor's office to get ut changed. The thought of being separated from Yu Xi gnawed at him, and he was ready to cause trouble right then and there.
Yu Xi, sensing the storm brewing, stepped closer and coaxed him gently. "We can handle this later. For now, just go to your team leader."
Jian Ci bit his lower lip, visibly unhappy, but after a tense pause he turned away and went to find his team. Yu Xi did the same, moving toward Team C.
As Jian Ci joined his group, a familiar voice called from behind. "You are in Team A too." It was Alarna.
Jian Ci pursed his lips, his tone clipped. "Yeah."
