The next day, Vallen was ignored by everyone except when they thought he wasn't looking. Vallen uses this time to focus and work with Master Baraygo and Brock during class exercises that were supposed to teach control over their Sulkra. Unfortunately, despite his efforts, Vallen could not find his Sulkra. But as far as he knew, that was still his secret, and no one else knew it besides Dante. With all the conflict with Deacon, it was strange that nothing else had happened. It was as if everyone who hated him was content knowing that he would soon be taken care of. During lunch break, Master Belcoo approached his students in the dining hall as Vallen was passing by: "I have to travel south on a special mission, I'm looking for three volunteers." Vallen stopped when he saw three hands go up, which prompted Master Belcoo to turn to Deacon, "You don't want to go." Deacon smiled and looked at Vallen, saying, "Sir, I've already made plans." Master Belcoo snorted, "Pathetic, you'll never get better being a lazy deacon." Master Belcoo turned to see Vallen frozen in place, "Is something wrong, or do you always seem so stupid?" Vallen shook his head and he walked away while everyone at Deacon's table laughed. Vallen realized he had misinterpreted the letter and now he would be fighting someone who could end his life Deacon was too strong and even if he didn't show up. he would still have to go home defeated. The worst possible thing had happened, and it was his fault because he thought he could outsmart his problem. Anxiety ate away at him as he sat down to eat, but he couldn't touch the food everyone left the dining room to continue training, but Vallen returned to his room. I...... middle of paper...... in Roanox am an expert on their environment, I mean even your uncle knew it It. You couldn't sneak around even if you tried. It was a great learning experience, for you and for Deacon. Now come with me, you have a lot more to account for since you missed practice this afternoon."Vallen stood up and dusted off his pants, saying, "Brock.""Yes.""I can't use my Sulkra yet , would you help me." Brock smiled, "You can finally admit it." "Did you know that too?" Brock almost laughed, but stopped himself, saying, "Of course I knew that. And yes, I will help you. But you have graveyard duty at the kitchen sink, and because you didn't have dinner tonight, you'll be left without breakfast tomorrow. Does this punishment seem appropriate to you?"Vallen nodded and followed Brock into the dining room where he was presented with an entire tub full of dirty dishes to wash...