All three teachers had to blink a few times when they heard Raze speak. The words hung in the air, heavy and sharp, and for a moment none of them knew how to respond. It wasn't a complete surprise, each of them had suspected that Raze might try something reckless sooner or later, but for him to declare it now, at this exact moment, when everything was balanced so precariously, caught them off guard.
"Well…" Redrick finally said, rubbing the back of his neck. "It's a lot on our shoulders if you really do take part." His tone was dry, but the weight behind his words was unmistakable.
"Hey!" Panla snapped back immediately. "This is a teachers' event, not a students' show! Regardless of who Raze is, he's still a student. They won't even let him step onto the floor. Unless…" She narrowed her eyes, suspicion flashing across her face. "Unless you plan to use that mask again, to go as Redrick?"
