WARNING: Character appreciation post. Can be skipped!
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01: Commencement
"My new archeologists." Says the President on his speech back at the graduation ceremony, "the path you've taken isn't an easy one. You all started with the number of 200, and now, we have polished thirty-five brilliant students out of those 200. Each of you will walk a path of your own, but I am certain my dear students; it is the path to success. It is the path of discovery. Of innovation. The new batch of Archeology graduates—I commend you all. May you have prosperity and continuous discovery."
The president gave them a meticulous and motivational speech. It sent some tough young men crying in manly compassion, and Ephraim couldn't blame them, for he was almost sobbing himself. It felt good to graduate, to label yourself, finally—as an Archeologist.