A tense silence filled the grand office, broken only by the quiet ticking of an ornate clock on the wall. The three boys stood frozen, their minds racing for an excuse- or at the very least, an escape plan.
Headmaster Kairos, however, did not look the least bit furious. He didn't even look surprised.
His sharp, calculating eyes studied them with the kind of curiosity one might have for an interesting puzzle. His arms were loosely folded behind his back, his posture relaxed, as if he had been expecting them.
His lips curled into something between a smirk and a knowing smile.
"What an unexpected visit," he mused, stepping forward.
His shoes barely made a sound against the polished floor. "Tell me, gentlemen, what exactly are you doing in my office at this hour?"
Adrian recovered first. He straightened his back, placing a hand over his chest with a dramatic sigh. "Ah, Headmaster! Can't students simply drop by for a friendly conversation?"
