Kaye noticed my solemn mood.
Clang..
She dropped her spoon with a soft clatter and quickly changed the topic.
"Oh yeah, Kim is coming here tomorrow. She was absolutely furious about the school's lack of security regarding outsider attacks."
The mention of her name snapped me right back to focus. I hastily put on a neutral face to hide the melancholy storm of emotions still stirring deep inside me.
"It was an attack from an Aberrant, Kaye. Who in their right mind would ever expect an attack from them?" I argued, trying to sound reasonable.
She pointed her fork squarely at my nose. "For the number one school in the entire world, Matt, that much should be an absolute given."
Nagi passed a plate of chicken karaage over to me and chimed in.
