Ethan ignored Lupa completely, finding there to be no point whatsoever in acknowledging her or her words when she clearly had no idea what was going on.

Though did anyone? Lupa less than most.

He shot a look at Dominic when the Head boy continued to talk back to his elders, even if it was to Lupa who was not the sharpest crayon in the box.

And a blonde crayon to boot.

He shook his head just slightly hearing Kazimeriz comment that he'd 'already stated' reasons for his dismissal. He had not. The old man was tricky and had quite neatly avoided giving any reason whatsoever.

And Caroline... Ethan was startled by her sudden presence and obvious indignation and fury, though unlike Marcus he did not question her judgement even if it was a snap decision. She was perfectly capable of making her own choices and she was a good and loyal friend.

Her parting words surprised him further and he actually bristled slightly at her negative comments to Kazimeriz. Odd. But it was habit you understand. Once upon a time, Kazimeriz had been... well, he'd been something else to the young Ethan Truebridge.

He cleared his throat and straightened his back.

"Headmaster Kazimeriz." Ethan paused, almost wishing that hiding under the table was an option but then, when he thought about it he no longer felt the need to. Strange. Change was brewing in the air.

"I shall take my leave but before I go, I'd like to say my farewells to my st... former students, and make a request of you, Sir."