The voice was unmistakable, even though Professor Zale's mind had been absent from his body when Eva approached. "Ms. Silvercloud," Nathaniel greeted his best student after he'd turned to face her. Her hoodie and brightly colored shirt were the stark opposite of his suit, accented with the academy's logo. "I would have thought you'd be at the pep rally by now," he said, Eva, being on many of the student council boards and involved in multiple extracurricular activities. "But you know my weakness," he admitted. "I do enjoy a good theory," his voice remained even though his curiosity had been peaked.