The moment the words were uttered, Jethro and Kekius quickly pushed through the crowds of students, hurrying to Oand where tiny Med Drones were diligently checking over him and his Toad for injuries. Oand was pale, clutching his side where the burns were worst, his eyes downcast.
"Oand!" Kekius called him with a rush of worry.
The Med Drones left almost immediately, noting that Oand's injuries were minor and would heal with time. Oand got to his feet just as Kekius and Jethro arrived.
"We're so sorry, Oand!" Kekius said urgently. "We were supposed to stay together, but we got separated because of the Faction grouping. Are you okay?"
They walked out of the amphitheater, and could hear the grinding and clanking as the arena transformed back to a class hall.
Oand looked dazed. Jethro watched him with an expressionless look on his face.
