Hayley wanted to volunteer...she really did! But so many people had already volunteered, and she wasn't one who could handle rejection with grace and dignity.
Looking around, hoping for some sign of what this class might bring, Hayley noticed Healer Avalon...What's the mean lady doing here! Oh...my...gosh! Hayley was suddenly glad that she hadn't volunteered! Whatever it was must've been dangerous, or the Healer wouldn't be here!
Facing the front of the classroom again, she shook all thoughts out of her head and focused on making her mind be all empty and sponge-like so that she could learn and remember.