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For once she kept silent and simply watched. There was no particular reason why other than that she was not in a good mood, and she did not expect to be toasting marshmallows over a fire with Caelius this time when he summoned them to a classroom.

Reine shifted slightly, taking in the news of the demotions. She could only imagine the indignation- she would have felt the same had it affected her- but once again, there must be some sort of reason, and whatever it was, she really didn't care; her whole body was aching from the work they had been assigned after Christmas. So this time there were no questions, there was no yelling, just a girl sitting in a corner tiredly, her eyes fluttering shut from time to time as her head dipped slightly.

Tori had kept quiet when she had entered the classroom. She was sore and tired when sitting down to listen to what Caelus had to say. At first it had been enjoyable since it was new to her, but at the end of a week Tori just wanted it all to be done and over with. It was good to see that things were getting to being ‘normal’ again, by her having to run to get to this classroom on time.

Hearing the demotions and Tori did feel bad for them, especially for Before. Tori had to wonder to what they were going to survey for those missions, but then her interests were perked when Caelius mentioned runic weapons. She did want to learn how to use them, Aklin huffed a little at her but he was just as curious at those weapons as his Hunter was and he was much more beautiful than those runic weapons were.

Bix had been there the whole time. He'd been there, hiding his face slightly in his sleeve and elbowing Gale and Before everytime Caelius said something particularly harsh.

Demotion was shitty.
He thought they'd coped pretty well while the bosses were away.

Well you were wrong. Mina snickered, amused at his distress.

He watched impassively when Leon and Robert were crippled with pain. He was pretty interested in the Runic weapons, despite Mina's sneer about their 'inferiority'. It would be nice to carry something he could use in short range. Tha pale haired hunter didn't have any questions. Things seemed to be unfolding fine on their own.

Demoted, but she......

You've worked hard, Cassandra. Just keep it up and you'll get it back. Don't worry about it. Nicodemus reminded her, but still Cass couldn't help but seem...bothered by all of this, steeping her arms and watching as-

"Holy s**t..." she whispered under her breath, watching the weapons as they laid the smackdown upon Leon and Robert, and making a small face. Still, she couldn't help but frown at all of the new information. Runic weapons, huh? She'd...have to get clearance for those. She'd been thinking she wanted to be a good hunter with or without Nicodemus, these were a chance for her to do just that. How did she get clearance?

Had someone already asked that?

Maybe Caelius had mentioned it. Cass seemed twitchy, but perhaps it was just being tired.



There you go, Cassandra. That will be a good use of your time.

As Leon entered the room Marcus felt that shame return. He was so sorry Leon. Forgive. Please. He'd never touch another mystery bandage ever again. The life hunter was given an awkward smile before he got into a scrap with Robert. Really? Did the guys just... Caelius was.... ******** morons. He slapped his hand on his face in shame. Ryan got a smile. "Better yeah. Just wish they would settle down." Not like it mattered much as the man they had reported to spoke up.

Dread crawled up his git as Caelius spoke, and when the sentence was carried out, it felt like he'd been punched. Demoted. A quick glance around the room at the others who had advanced told him just what he needed to know, they all seemed to feel some form of shame. They might have the chance to be re-promoted but- That would depend on their, (the trainees on a whole), competency. God Marcus felt bad. He already had been feeling like he'd ******** up now it was like a nail in that self judgmental coffin.

Watching as the man called Leon and Robert out, Marcus wasn't sure where this was going and if he liked it. Runic weapons were still weapons and... runes were all over the place to power s**t right?
Don't get any ideas Marcus, I don't go for cheaters.
Marcus raised his brow at Dis's remark. Why would he-
Jealous I might touch a different weapon?
Unless it's the one in your pants you don't touch any weapon but me
Ew
ME.

Any notion of using a runic weapon left the table as Robert and Leon got a shocking surprise to say the least. jesus ********.

(SORRY DELAYED REACTION)

As Petra swept in, Jerry pulled his leg back away from Robert, letting her tend to him. Well, he was still alive, that was good. Candace's still stiff-posture beside him made him glance around, waiting for the next instruction. They'd still have an opportunity to prove themselves, that was good. Judging by the various grumpy expressions, not everyone was seeing it that way.

BUT! These sorts of things built character, as his Grandfather used to say. And these additional weapons excited him, much to Roar's chagrin. He was a Sun Hunter, damage was what he was expected to deal. And if just one touch of one of those things took down Robert and Leon....

Sitting stonily throughout the rest of Caelius' little demonstration, Gale didn't even bat an eye when both of the trainees called forward were abruptly zapped by the runic weapons, though his expression flickered just the slightest. He also studiously ignored Bix's constant nudging, sitting so tensely in his seat it looked as though he might have been carved out of stone.

The word demoted as well as suspension were obviously still ringing horribly within Gale's mind.

<< Relax. >> came Jinhai's voice. << You look like you're about to have a conniption. >>

Maybe I am.

<< You'll get your promotion back. >>

Gale almost snorted, but refrained at the last second, instead giving Caelius another look of loathing. He heard Before's voice hiss in his ear, low and anxious.

However he did not get a chance to reply, since Caelius was now back to talking to them - or rather, talking at them, since clearly he did not think enough of them to put them on the same level as him. But disgruntled or not, Gale was looking forward to the chance at getting his damned promotion back. His eyes flickered towards the tiny, glowing form of Circe, bobbing around on the desk beside her master. Obviously Gale could not understand the weapon, but she seemed to be looking in his direction...

Or maybe it was just his imagination. Gale pushed himself to his feet as soon as the dismissal was called, looking back at Before.

"We can still be a team," he said, and then swept from the room without a backward glance, a look of grim determination on his pale face.