Was she the last one to the table? It certainly seemed like it. Leaving her packing to the very last minute had not been a good idea. But then, she hardly believed they were going to get out, since none of the professors at the research meeting had seemed to have any ideas, at least none that they would share with the students, anyway.

But as she was doing her packing, Layla noticed something. It seemed to be getting warmer inside the castle. Which influenced her choice of clothing greatly. She was so tired of having to bundle up every single day! So, to finally be warm made a grin appear on her face as she flopped down in the only open space left at the table.

"Hello, everyone!"