Kimber walked swiftly through the Great Hall, avoiding eye contact with any and everyone. She didn't want to be seen. Didn't want to be spoken to. And most of all, didn't want to be there.

Taking her seat at the staff table, she briefly considered saying 'Hello' to Hecate. But for some reason, without someone between them, it just felt weird. So instead, she filled her water glass and sat silently, focusing on it.