August 23, 2450

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The next few days were rather uneventful. Nothing out of the ordinary occurred, and so Jason continued to live his life in Asfalís.

However, on the Tuesday of August 23...

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Rennard walked up to Jason's desk.

Jason continued to work on his assignment, paying no attention whatsoever...


...to the sucker punch Rennard delivered shortly after. Jason fell to the floor, unconscious.

Mr. Sien got up from his desk.

"Hey, Rennard, it's not Bloodshed! So if you could please stop doing that..."

"Shut up, prune!" Rennard grinned, turning to Mr. Sien.

"If you interfere," sneered one of Rennard's goons, "The school's gonna have to hire a new teacher for us, so I advise you stay put in your little box!"

Rennard's buddies picked up Jason and tied him to his desk using their neckties. Mr. Sien drew in a sharp breath, then pressed a button underneath his desk, where no one could notice.

Except one person.

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STUDENT FILES: Katashi Takanashi
(Nickname: Kate)

- Hyperanalyzer
- Above average hearing
- Extremely swift, especially in battle
- Little to none physical strength
- Extremely shy
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Kate noticed Mr. Sien's hand fall beneath his desk, followed by the faint click. She also heard the quick footsteps coming from the other building over, followed by the building's main doors opening, indicating that Mr. Sien had called the front office.

She silently left to use the restroom.

Jason's left eye faintly opened. His chair was now knocked over, and blood drizzled from his nose onto the desk.

"Good morning sunshine," smiled Rennard.

Jason considered his circumstances.

Rennard's goons had used two-half hitches to tie him down. However, the rope's end wasn't pulled all the way, meaning I could quietly grab and loosen it with one hand, Jason thought.

And after... I could...

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STUDENT FILES: Jason _________

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No, concluded Jason.

"What the hell?" Jason squirmed, unsuccessfully attempting to wiggle out. "What are you doing to me?!"

Rennard sneered. "This is my revenge, little bud." Rennard pulled out a small knife, holding it into Jason's throat. A student got up, but one of Rennard's goons noticed and kicked them onto the ground.

"Anyone else move, and you're dead!" exclaimed a goon.

Suddenly the door got kicked down by two men in suits.

Rennard looked at them. "Who the hell are you?"

They nonchalantly walked over to Rennard, and grabbed him by the arms. Rennard resisted, squirming out of their grip. One of the men kicked Rennard's right leg, disrupting his balance. The other sent a hard knee into his skull, sending Rennard to the ground.

Rennard looked at them, pissed. The two men untied Jason, and escorted Rennard out.

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- Info -

- Crimestoppers -

Description: Due to Asfalís Academy's relatively lax rules, students may feel as if they are above the very few rules that do stand. If this is the case, the main office will send Asfalís "Crimestoppers" to your location, and you will be dealt with accordingly.

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