Mr. Percival’s sharp, clipped voice rang out across the room, and everyone quietened immediately.

“I could tolerate your childish banters and insults to each other, but what I will not tolerate is discrimination, especially in my presence. This should be the first and last time. Am I clear?” Everyone muttered their agreement inaudibly.

“I said, AM I CLEAR?!” He shouted, his terrifying red eyes pinning everyone in the room, and there was a collective shudder.

“Yes, sir,” they ...