[No, like we'll probably have to hurt a lot of these people and that's not super nice.]

[Yeah.]

[You sure none of them would—?]

[Pretty sure. Can't tell for sure, but – at this stage it might be too risky.]

[Yeah, I know.]

Om nom. More people wake up and trickle into the cafeteria. Hopefully they don't send anyone any meaningful looks.

No meaningful looks! Or at least, no surprising ones that could indicate anything nonplausibly innocent.

So, basically, there are a couple. But they could just be suggestive looks for… other activities.

Hopefully Anthony's keeping a metaphorical eye out.

He's trying. Literal eye out in some cases. He might be talking to people, reassuring them, but if so it's not obvious from the outside.

He finishes his food.

She does, too.

And then so does Anthony.

And they wait, in silence, for everyone else to finish eating. When they do, a young woman walks up to the little stage over there by the wall and beams at them. "Good morning, everyone!" she says, her voice magically amplified.

"Good morning," responds Anthony, dutifully.

As does everyone else, in semi-unison.

"It is a beautiful Saturday, so there are no classes, but of course that's no excuse to let up on studying. Exams are soon!" she chirps, and laughs a bit.

Polite smile.

"Anyway. It's time for the morning activities, so if you're scheduled to hold one or help with organisation, you know what to do! And if you don't, feel free to ask me or any Hall Monitor, we're here to help." She beams. "Breakfast time ends in ten minutes, so if you want to," and she leans forward and cups her hand around her mouth to stage whisper "grab an extra snack or two" she straightens back up "now's the time!"

Hahaha.

(Ugh.)

She continues beaming. "Thank you very much for your attention, and remember, our Leader loves you dearly!"

"As we love our leader," chants Anthony, trying to sound sincere, as always.

She steps down from the stage and leaves the room.

[Delightful.]

[As usual.]

[You gonna do anything this morning?]

[Scheduled to help out in the kitchens.]

[I have cafeteria cleanup and then room tidying.]

[I'm going to look after the little ones during sports.]