Hildegard — our instructor for Stavemanship — radiated satisfaction for the rest of the class. After everyone got the chance to exchange blows with her, the instructor gathered everyone for the groupings.
"Group A is Dina and Vera. Group B is the rest of you."
Shocked sounds of confusion arose from everyone. One managed to speak over the clamor to ask the question in everyone's minds. "Why?"
"Group A is for those with potential for stavemanship. Group B is for those who just need it to get by."
"What's the difference?"
"The purpose. Your purpose for learning stavemanship. All of you in Group B are rear combat majors and support majors, are you not? You're here to learn how to survive with a staff, not fight with one."
A hush settled in the hall.
Her piece said, she started leaving the hall. "Class dismissed."
