"Maybe you're right," Blaise remarks, finally speaking.  "It was only our first day."<br/>"Right," Ms. McRemitz says, from nearby.  The rest of the class is paying attention to the screens or to the windows overlooking the simulator room, and don't seem to hear her. "You should be proud of yourself Blaise. You're the first person to ever land a hit on me from directly in front.  The injuries you caused led to your squads eventual victory.  I'll give you a hint.  My powers are precognitive. Yet something about you makes my abilities falter. You can alter your immediate future. Cherish that gift, for there are few who have it."  She pats her student on the shoulder before returning to the window.<br/><br/>Below, in the simulator room, the environment changes to snowfield with a few small hills and a few deciduous trees interspersed.  The wind blows and howls as it kicks up a minor blizzard before subsiding. It begins to snow as four figures step out of the snow cloud.  You immediately recognize them.  A ninja, dressed in patchwork clothes, a knight with two swords, a girl with two different guns and a scythe, and a girl with a staff.<br/>"Interesting. It would appear Squad 2 has chosen to face Squad 4's data. This should be interesting," Ms. McRemitz comments with obvious interest in the battle about to unfold.  On the screens, the stats of both parties are displayed next to their pictures.  The holograms seem to be starting out at full strength too.<br/>Excited chatter erupts between the squads as they all take bets.<br/><br/>Down below, Carly starts barking out orders.  "Tanami, you should face the Knight. Revya, keep the ninja busy. I'll take the reckless gunner, Saila, stick close to me, and try to prevent the psychic from doing anything to support her squad.  Their strength is teamwork, so let's divide and conquer!"<br/>"Roger that," the other members say in unison as they head off to face their targets.<br/>