A new day dawned, and the Architect faction students walked into the cafeteria, still basking in the glow of their previous evening's celebration. Emery had taken them on a memorable tour, which ended with a picnic, stargazing, and dancing around a roaring fire. The evening had been a welcome respite from the pressures of the Academy.
However, as they entered the cafeteria, they were met with a chilly reception. The cold stares from the other factions' students were nothing new, but today's atmosphere felt particularly oppressive.
The Architect students had hoped that their recent successes would have helped thaw the frosty relationships with their peers, but it seemed they were mistaken.
