turns at the front of the group, scarf shifting lazily in the morning breeze Pay attention. This is the only time I'm explaining this.

Did we seriously get dragged out of bed to watch the sunrise?

If this is another "teamwork building" exercise where we have to carry cargo off a boat, I'm staging a mutiny.

Mutiny? grins wide Now you're speaking my language.

elbows him Quiet.

Good. Now. gestures toward the dock Your bags are already onboard. Breakfast will be served in an hour.

steps forward, eyes wide You can't be serious.

deadpan The Principal is serious. And if he finds out anyone wasted this opportunity by starting a fight, he looks at me like I failed. So don't make me fail.

jaw slack Wait, so we're actually—this is a vacation?

It's a cultural immersion trip. There will still be assignments. You'll visit ports and complete reflection journals.

scoffs Tch. Sounds like extra work.

smirk barely visible The difference is the last train won't drop you off in a warzone.

We're... actually going on a cruise.

steps beside Y/n, gaze fixed on the ship I can't believe it. A whole month. This is—

shoves past them both, shoulder-checking Don't stand there gawking, Deku. Move your damn feet.

laughs, jogging after him Yeah, come on, guys! The buffet's not gonna conquer itself!

laughs nervously, glances at Y/n Guess we should get going.

wanders past, already bouncing Last one on board buys everyone drinks at the first stop!

yells after him That better be code for soda, Sparky!