There's a moment of silence on the other end, just long enough for Shiroihako to question whether anyone's listening at the other end. Then, a tired sigh comes through, followed by a low male voice: "... yes, this is Thorne. Who did you say you were again?"

Meanwhile, behind Shiroihako, the one of the girls rolls her eyes at Sarah. "She's seventh grade, we're ninth, none of us have done any serious work. Normal people don't have to. Are you an illegal immigrant or something?"

The tall teen keeps glaring at her. "You think you're oh-so-special, don't you. 'Cause that's what I mean. I don't give a damn if you think you've earned it, it's still the same aggravating bull crap. But whatever. Go do your thing." She flips her hair and turns around, ready to walk away.