Kel nodded slowly as he copied down all that Professor Morgan had said, and set his quill, ink bottle, and parchment in his bag. When Morgan continued talking, Kel frowned. This is what Mariel had talked about - partners. Ugh. But...he'd heard her voice, she was in this class!

He looked around the room, looking for Mariel. He caught site of her and widened his eyes, hoping she understood that he was asking to be his partner. But he didn't want to say anything, in case he got in trouble for talking. He quickly turned around and shook his head. No, he didn't have a question.