Halric, whose face is red, turns his fury elsewhere after Amias's little intervention. His gaze hooks on Lady Mirenia.
The fairy sheepishly adjusts her cufflinks, wings that are visible this time, twitching like a guilty child. The headmaster doesn't speak but the look he gives her is a spear. As though he's telling her: I know this is you, you snake. It's your mess, so fix it.
Mirenia clears her throat, coughs sheepishly, and spreads her arms wide as if this is all some pageant. "Ahem. Survivors, welcome back. Your triumph in the labyrinth is proof of exceptional strength, teamwork, and leadership."
Heidi nearly chokes.
Teamwork? Leadership? Oh yes, what fabulous teamwork we had, watching each other die in pools of blood. What dazzling leadership—led straight into the demons' jaws. Bravo; she fumes internally.
