The cafeteria is as described by her mother and, in more detail, Mari’s coach in the enclave. The walk had given Ellen a little mana; she looks around to see if there are any mals she can use it on. No.
Three letters and one small package for children of her parents’ friends, only one of whom she had ever met. A cup of water handed her by a helpful upperclassman. Duty done, she goes looking for Mari, finds her in a cluster of enclavemates.