It took a few seconds for the housemates to get accustomed to the sunlight that suddenly fell into their eyes.
When they did, the first figure that came to their attention was Arkien. He was holding a long purple jade flute in his hands. His robes fluttered as he jumped through the low fence and into the yard.
Miss Frea and the other instructors were at the front of the house.
Arkien covered his nose as soon as he jumped into the yard. "What is that awful stench?" His gaze landed on the gray patches of mush that were scattered all around the yard.
He looked around at the housemates and that is when he noticed the way they looked haggard. The other instructors broke through the front door and arrived at the back of the house a few seconds later.
