"Team leaders please turn in the objects you were tasked to retrieve for the field assessment."
Kain went to Professor Flint with the flag alongside Dwayne carrying their groups badge.
Soon all nine remaining group leaders had handed over their assignments to the professor.
Riley and Elara stayed in place. They were neither their group's leader, nor did they have the task item.
The professor accepted the items with a nod, his expression remaining unchanged.
There was a brief, uneasy silence as the professor inspected each turned over item with meticulous care ensuring that the requirements of each task were made.
Finally, he turned his attention to Riley and Elara, who stood apart from the others, their faces pale and eyes downcast.
"Riley. Elara." Professor Flint's voice was sharp, cutting through the silence with an edge of impatience. "Where is your team leader and task item?"
