Their time of conversation was up. As did Iraleth, Chunji turned to the source of the noise. More mannequins were the direct cause of both the noise and Chunji's disappointment. The usage of mannequins was starting to get repetitive. If he hadn't known any better, Gulliver was a part of the faculty, but he was likely a faculty-student based on his meeting with Emilie. A sentiment that his classmate shared, Chunji was sure.
Interested parties, competition, the cheery tone in Alto's voice. Was this nothing more than a spectacle to them? Having front-row seats to Principal Raja's conceited experiment must be a luxury. An appreciation that did nothing more than ruin the original meaning of competition as an effort. The way the Academy were conducted was spat in the faces of his parents' efforts. The competition was best-placed in stakes filled with desperation and hope, not mockery.
Iraleth seemed to agree as the knight outspoken declared her disapproval of such a method. A true knight, ever vouching for her ideals. She was better than himself in that regard; Chunji would have let it out despite having ill-feeling. Chunji was too used to such endangerment. Even if it were a controlled environment, the possibility of death from training with his parents still loomed clear in his head.
"I will decline," Otis was kind in the offer, but it was mainly for Davil. His eyes looked over to the mannequins. Standing from his seat, he walked over to the owl boy. "While I agree with Ms. Kyrios about safety, Mr. Arillo, it would do well for you to stop coddling Davil in the future." Chunji had observed that this had happened two times now. One is at the auditorium, and one is happening in front of him now. While Chunji didn't disapprove of Otis's consideration for Davil, overreliance may prove fatal for Davil's future.
Chunji's hand lowered down to the hilt. Their two minutes were approaching, and who knows what will happen. His PB was ready to endure the future onslaught to come. "Sometimes, the bird must fall from its nest to find its wing to fly." A frown appeared on his mouth, and he immediately shut his mouth. He said too much.