Evan was particulary feeling bad today. This end of the term feast meant Lyra and Fallon would go away and leave him here all alone with Devilmont. He'd have to be good with Devilmont, because they would practically be his only 'friends' besides Shana and Lyddia! He slowly walked in the hall, turned towards the table. Even the table was empty! Some firsties and some older people. Sigh. This feast would be so bad.

At last he reached the table and sat down somewhere. He offered Marie a half-hearted wave and smile, hoping that she wouldn't see it. He sighed again. The night seemed to be very long without Lyra or Fallon around.