The Paladin Prophecy

#72: WHEN IN A NEW PLACE, ACT LIKE YOU’VE BEEN THERE BEFORE.

“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome if you would the late Will West,” said Sangren, holding a hand toward Will like a talk-show host introducing a guest. “And did we bring our book with us today, Mr. West?”

“I was hoping I’d get the textbook once I got here.”

For some reason the class laughed at that as well. Will’s cheeks burned hot.

“Like primordial life emerging from the sea, learn to crawl before you walk,” said Sangren. “And take a seat.”

Will swallowed his anger and climbed the risers. He spotted Brooke in the middle of the third row. She winked at him, then nodded at an empty desk to her right. He slid in gratefully beside her, then noticed Elise sitting behind him, isolated, chin propped on her palm, staring at him. Shaking her head.

“Miss Springer,” said Sangren. “Please explain to Mr. West why he should bring his notebook to class.”

“Current text, study guide, and notes are uploaded wirelessly onto your tablet during every class,” said Brooke, then whispered, “That’s why we bring them everywhere.”

He hadn’t brought anything with him: not even a pencil. Woeful.

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