[ It had been several days since Caim's release and it was sinking in more and more, tearing at even the farthest reaches of her mind. It was him. It was really him. How did he survive a fall into a chasm? He really was indestructible. Was there no way to quiet that bloodlust? No way to kill that man? ]


[ The webcam flips on as it falls onto its side on Manah's desk, her bulletin board now decorated in green and four-leaf clovers (Saint Whatever's holiday is drawing near), and her chair spinning round and round as if she'd left in a hurry. ]


[ but somewhere nearby comes her voice, calm, cold, emotionless. Normally her voice seems to have a bit of a song to it but today, it's completely vacant. ]

He's here. I'm certain of it now. The one-eyed man....
I thought he was finally gone.......How did he survive that fall?


Has he come to kill me?



[ the voice falls silent, then Manah stands up with pens she had dropped on the floor as if nothing had happened, nothing had been said. She turns and looks at the camera noticing it's on, offering a bit of an embarrassed smile. Her voice has returned to normal. ]

I didn't realize this was on. I must've knocked it over when I dropped my pens.

[ she picks up the camera and gently places it back on her monitor, then settles down in her office chair. ]

I hear next Saturday is Saint Patrick's Day. I don't seem to understand this holiday. It brings you luck but only if you wear green? Perhaps I'll look more into this holiday.

[ she taps her chin for a moment, then reaches forward and flips off the camera. ]

[Early that morning, a rumbling sound filled the sky. Something was flying over the academy. Something familiar: the Egg Carrier was back. And that could mean only one thing.]

Well, no thanks to any of YOU, I'm finally BACK! Admittedly, my plan failed in a fairly spectacular manner, but don't think this is the end! I've got much bigger things in store for all of you!!

And for all of my students who thought they were getting away without attending my classes in my absence, THERE WILL BE AN EXAM TOMORROW WORTH 25% OF YOUR FINAL GRADES TO MAKE UP FOR IT!!! If you think that's unfair, then TOO BAD!!!

[After her second day teaching class, Katherine is sitting by herself in the cafeteria, staring blankly down at her phone. She looks slightly torn, but after a deep breath she presses a few buttons, shuts her phone and then goes back eating her lunch.]

[Private to Vincent]
Hey... We still need to talk. I'm sorry that I left in such a rush last Tuesday. I've thought some things over since then, and I'm ready to give it another try whenever you are. Just let me know.

[Private to Sable]
Hello, Sable. I was wondering if you would be interested in joining me for coffee later this afternoon.

[Private to Kanji]
Hey, Kanji. If you’re not too busy, would you mind contacting your friend for me? I could use some help for next week’s assignment.