The truth stood in plain sight before 1R and there was no way to defend themselves, the only thing they could do was to accept the outcome and what was to come with it. They were taken back to the hotel and their punishments would be given the following morning. They were supposed to enjoy the educational trip for two days but because of the situation it had to be cancelled.
Tyxin spent that night writing a long detailed essay like apology to the school board, his father, his family house, his classmates and to Mr. Hexon. He included every spec of dust in his writing leaving nothing out, even his he looked left to right. And with his letter there was also his self reflection written in. Everyone received the letter and almost no one read it.