"Today, we will have a new student in our class. I know that many of you are curious about who he or she is, but please try to be friendly and welcoming. We all started somewhere, so let's make this new student feel comfortable and accepted."

As the teacher finished speaking, most of the students were absorbed in their own conversations.

but one boy Naib, with a black hood sat by himself, listening intently.

He too was curious about the new student but was also thoughtful and attentive.