Principal: "Spin the wheel!"
A giant wheel behind her is revealed. It reads three options: 'Pain or Gain', 'Test of Time' and 'Where are you?'
Kassius (in head): "Those are the three tests, huh Anyways I gotta hope it's something I can deal with."
Principal: "Pain and Gain? That's what we're starting with?"
The group murmurs in excitement.
Bonnie: "Hell yeah, that sounds like fighting. And so early on, yes!"
Jinsoku: "..."
Principal pushes the wheel to 'Where are you?'.
Principal: "Oops. Must've been the wind. Guess we are saving Pain and Gain for later."
The group all groan in disappointment.
Principal: "I'm sorry, is there an issue?"
Everyone: "No!"
Principal: "Good."
Principal starts pacing around.
Principal: "OK, as they prepare the room, let me go through some stuff. We need you to be competent individuals. So we will put expected skills to the test in quite novel approaches. Think of them like games. If you can't deal with a game, then you are of poor quality. The room is currently being prepared for the first part. In the meantime, let me debrief you on it. It's gonna be a fairly simple part, so all you need to do is follow instructions."
She points to the back of the room, where rows of chairs are stood.
Principal: "I'll explain the test to those that are sitting down. While everything is being prepared and going on, you'll have to wait. I'm going to assume the people sitting down will be the ones taking the test. But before you go running to grab a chair, this test will be done in pairs. I won't restrict your choice of partner but you must form the team before you go sit down with them. So get to it."
Everybody starts discussing around, looking for a partner.
Kassius (in head): "All right. I need a partner. Maybe Bonnie's still open..."
Kassius looks around.
Kassius: "There she is."
He sees Bonnie at the end of the room talking to Jinsoku.
Bonnie: "Thanks for helping earlier."
Jinsoku: "No need to thank me"
Bonnie: "Don't be so modest. Anyways, do you wanna team up?"
Jinsoku: "You're not working with your friend?"
Bonnie: "Nah. I'm pretty sure Kas can handle himself. He's pretty crafty. He'll probably pull something off in the end. Besides, if I passed because of him, I wouldn't be able to live it down. So, what do you say?"
Jinsoku: "I don't really know. Maybe I shoul-"
Bonnie: "Are you expecting someone?"
Jinsoku: "Not really bu-"
Bonnie: "Alright then, let's go. It'll be great."
Bonnie starts dragging Jinsoku to the chairs.
Jinsoku: "I guess consent is out the window."
Bonnie: "By the way, can I call you Jin instead? It's easier to say."
Jinsoku: "Uhm... sure."
Bonnie: "Great. And I'm Bonnie."
Kassius sees Bonnie dragging Jinsoku to the chairs.
Kassius: "Hehe. Well, I'm glad she got a partner. Good luck to him."
Kassius starts asking around.
Kassius: "Hey, do you wanna team up?"
Random person 1: "Uhhhh... I'm already with someone."
Kassius: "Oh... No problem."
Kassiu starts walking around the room faster.
Kassius: "Hey, you mind working with me?"
Random person 2: "I have a partner."
Kassius: "Do you wanna work with me?"
Random person 3: "I'm good."
Kassius: "Team up with me!"
Random person 4: "No way!"
The person walks away, whilst Kassius stands there disappointed.
Kassius (in head): "Why does nobody wanna team up with me? Do I smell bad or something? I did run for a while... I need to find a teammate-"
Principal: "Fifty five pairs have been made so far!"
Kassius (in head): "Is it me or do I have absurdly horrible luck today? Why does no-"
Principal: "Nevermind, seventy pairs."
Kassius (in head): "Come on! Why does nobody want to be with me?"
Person: "Are you alone?"
Kassius, surprised, turns around.
Kassius: "Huh? Oh, yeah. I am."
Person: "So am I."
Kassius: "Are you messing with me? I can't tell."
Person: "I think we should go sit down or she might do something. We're the last two people."
Kassius: "Yes! Alright, my name is Kassius, how about you?"
Person: "It's Arnold Jenovise."
Arnold, a 16 year old with a low cut, a dark brown skin tone and brown eyes. He is about 5"10 in height.
Both Kassius and Arnold head to the group.
Kassius: "Uhm... I don't think there are any chairs left. What do we do?"
Arnold slowly sits on the ground, which amuses Kassius. He follows in and sits on the ground.
Principal: "Now that pairs have been made, let's discuss the game. You'll be tested as a team on your skill of stealth, as well as communication. Behind me being built is a 'maze'. The objective is to reach the end without being caught by the 'guards' that will be making sure you won't reach the end. Now, there is a reason I've asked you to move in pairs and it's simple; not everyone is going through the maze. Only one from each pair will. So you will decide which one of you goes. The other will come to a higher floor where they will get a clear view of the entire maze. Their objective is to lead you through the maze to the end. They will have a way to communicate to you so you can keep in touch. If this is clear, being passed around are the earpieces for communication."
Supervisors go around handing the group earpieces.
Principal: "Good. Now decide who will do which task. When you are ready, stand on the left if you are entering and stand on the right if you are communicating."
Everyone starts discussing.
Arnold: "I think I should enter."
Kassius: "Oh? Okay, no problem. I guess I'll give it my best. Good luck."
Arnold: "Thanks. You too."
Kassius and Arnold put on the buds. Kassius walks to the right and Arnold walks to the left. Everyone lines up on their respective sides.
Principal: "If everybody is ready, right side follows me and the left side should head to the entrance of the maze."
The left side reaches the maze and the right side climb up to a platform above the maze.
Principal: "Everything is prepared. Time of day, 12:30. First part begins."