Ghanima was completely unaffected by whatever was going around this week, apparently, as she sat serenely in front of the class.

Sometimes, being able to control yourself on the cellular level to, say, render a certain pollen inert was fantastic.

"Some of you are most likely having concentration issues today, so we'll keep this simple," she said, trying to keep a neutral face (though some essence of a smile was probably peeking through).

"Earlier in the semester we talked about prophets and oracles, and you had the chance to read your fortunes i if you liked. Now, since we're closer to the end of the semester, you have another chance to read your fate, or the fates of your classmates."

She gestured around the room, at the tarot cards, bones, oracle cards, kau chim, polished crystals, and various other moddable devices. "There's many different ways to see the future. Just no necromancy in class, please."

Who knows? Perhaps visions of tiny visitors would dance in their heads!