It was immediately apparent that Lillian White and Gretchen Skerit had taken a harsh beating, with many scratches on their faces and bodies, and their hair in disarray, much like a bird's nest.
Joanna Lawrence only had a red mark scratched onto her neck, with no other discernible harm.
In a fight, neither Lillian nor Gretchen were her match.
If the dormitory lady had not arrived in time, Joanna would have reduced them both to tears.
"The counselor, it was Aria Rowlett who started it!" Lillian touched the scratch on her face, grimacing in pain. She resentfully accused, "She insulted us first, and struck first, too. Should I stand still and allow her to hit me?"