Thirteen Years Later, Two Blue Competition Badges Answered Every Question

“I’ll go to the administrative office,” Arthur said.

“I’ll see if they have a copy of the official state bylaws.

Maybe there’s a clause about late bracket changes.”

Arthur turned and walked down the long marble hallway.

His footsteps echoed off the high ceiling.

Claire stood alone outside the testing room.

She set her empty coffee cup on a nearby windowsill.

She opened her purse.