This isn't a math or artificing class but it has a high expected information density regarding mals in particular. The seat next to that girl looks like a good one. He is not supposed to ask permission to sit there so he won't.

"Hello! I'm called Nia."

"I am Franklin."

"You sound American! Does that mean I can tell you whatever I like to do with Nessie?" She points at Menacing Nessie on the board. "Since I live much closer to her."