As Joy's revelations stirred up a frenzy on campus, Avery had already returned to her personal apartment, immersing herself in work and research, completely indifferent to the chaos around her. The university orientation lasted three days, with the final night dedicated to a class meeting before the two-week military training began. She planned to go to school on the third night. Thus, like Joy, who had captivated the entire school, Avery made her appearance in the classroom on Wednesday evening.