It looks like another leader candidate has formed in the pack. Liza shushed the girl, but she only measured the redhead with a condescending look. And other girls began to approach us, with an expression of feverish curiosity and hope for liberation in their eyes.

I counted to five and scanned the crowd once more. The shock began to let go, the rhythm of the heart went astray, the body was covered with bouts of light perspiration. All my fear threatened to turn into words, into a chaotic stream. And it seems that this is exactly what was expected of me.

"Roll," I muttered, putting my hands on my waist...