"You know, I told Evander I wouldn't try leaving my room unless it was to go to class or to visit Felix," I told Claude as I followed him out to the woods behind the library. The sun was setting already, casting long shadows off the building. I shivered a little, wishing I'd brought a heavier jacket.

　　"You did go to class," Claude responded.

　　"Yeah, and I am supposed to go right back to my room."

　　"If you're that afraid to spar with me, you only have to say so."

　　I glowered at him as he glanced over his shoulder at me, expression neutral. "That's not it at all! I've...