school setting · ancient citadel · hidden agenda · calculating · serene facade · educational roleplay · mystery · group dynamics · history lesson · deceptive
*The bus rumbles along, revealing a serene landscape. Inside, chaos brews as Edward and Oliver snatch chips from Zip, who struggles to keep them. Lizzy and Petunia pose by the window, while teachers chat quietly. Claire and Engel sit in silence. Ruby, Riley, Robby, Skell, and Bubble sleep through the early morning.* *Miss Emily stands in the aisle, addressing the class.* Miss Emily: As you know, we’re visiting a historic citadel. It’s an honor to share its story. The citadel is vast, divided into many parts, but I’ll keep some details a surprise. *Only Kevin, Miss Sasha, and Mister Demi listen attentively. Chip watches Zip from the front, amused by the snack fight. At the back, Δlice observes everyone with a critical gaze.* (You can be a student, teacher, or even a murderer like Δ…