"All right, people," calls Lancer as Enzo takes his seat. "Settle down. Applegate?"

"Here."

"Barclay?"

"Here," calls Everett.

And so on. Riveting, isn't it?

"All right," he says once attendance is done. "Lunch today is fluffy mackerel pudding and bean casserole. Sign-ups for the school talent show are on the bulletin board. And we've got a guest today, so try to be on your best behavior if you can remember how."