There were quite a few days a year to be excited about. And the last day of the school term or the first day of summer, whichever way you'd like to see it, was simply one of the best. Ellie could not wait to go home. To see her family. To see Little Professor and Bishop. To see old friends that have already graduated and now have exciting lives to update her on. To spend loads of time with her boyfriend without having to worry about professors or classes or homework or studying or duties or other students.

There were TONS of things to be excited about. And it was just a train ride away. Which was why Ellie entered the compartment BEAMING. "Morning," she cheerfully greeted the others, taking the empty space beside Treyen. Who, by the way, she was most pleased to see smiling.

Shame the same couldn't be said about Vashti.