Phantom gestured for the class to gather in a circle, his white mask betraying no emotion as he surveyed the fifteen students of Class 1-D. Xavier positioned himself between Calypso and Sayuri, still processing his interaction with Ashley. His muscles ached pleasantly from the exercise, the sensation of his meter building and fading now more familiar.
"So," Phantom said, "what did you learn today? And why does it matter?" He pointed at Alexander Shepard. "You first, Mr. Tall and Serious."
Alexander stood straighter, his black hair falling across his forehead as he addressed the class.
"I learned that Essentia sensing is as important as Essentia projection," he said. "In combat, detecting an opponent or monsters energy signature could provide crucial seconds of warning before a physical attack manifests."
Phantom nodded. "Good. Practical application. And you?" He pointed at Calypso.
