"Seph!" I crouched next to her and shook her then gently slapped her cheek. "Seph, wake up."

A crowd started to gather around us.

"Someone fainted," a guy called.

"There's always one on the first day," someone muttered as they walked on past.

"Give me some room," I shouted to the students pressing in to gawk.

They did.

"Bind thee in health, Protect mind and soul too, Boost vigor and happiness, Make it all renew." ...