Reaching the dean's office, Ray and the rest realized a strange tension to be in the air. Walking in such an atmosphere, they subconsciously straightened themselves and stood at the door.
"Come on in. I was waiting for you lot," The dean spoke.
"Yes sir," they spoke and walked inside the office and stood in front of the dean's table.
"How are you all doing? I hope you had a nice rest," The dean asked with a smile on his face.
"Yes sir," They answered once more, refusing to speak anything extra; they spoke in the same way soldiers did when answering to their superior.
"Good," hearing their response, the dean nodded in satisfaction and turned his attention to the heap of files in front of him.
While he did so, Ray and the others stood in their place and waited for further orders.
A few minutes later,
The dean raised his head and spoke, "Follow me,"