“I got Math first,” Cassidy said, looking over her list of classes. “Then History, Science, Gym, and…” She eyed the list with a look of confusion. “…Vore??”

Ellis stared. “I got the exact same schedule… whatever Vore is.” She looked at her own list again, then shook her head. “Actually, I have History, then Math,” she said.

They were too busy talking to avoid bumping into a wasp-boy.

“Sorry mister!” Ellis squeaked.

He turned and looked at her, then chuckled. “Is okay,” he said in thick Russian accent. “I am not supposed to be standing around doing nothing, so is partially my fault.” He raised a hand. “I am Ivan. You?”

“I’m Cassidy and this is Ellis,” Cassidy said. Ellis waved.

Ivan smiled. “Is good meeting you,” he said. “I come from Russia, thinking that I am not making many friends. I am not good with English…” He looked down in shame.