Star Players, Part Two

The weight of Xi's untimely death hung heavy in the air of their shared dorm room, casting a somber shadow over the group.

Lianna sat with a troubled expression. Enverna, Mel, and Zura shared her solemn silence, each processing the news in their own way.

"It's hard to believe," Enverna finally spoke, her voice tinged with disbelief. "Xi was always so composed, so skilled. To think that someone managed to... to..."

Her words trailed off, the unspoken gravity of the situation weighing heavily on everyone present.

"I did not know her for long," Mel added, "but, from what little I saw, she was very skilled, that's for sure. Whoever did this must be formidable."

Lianna nodded in agreement, her mind replaying memories of past fights where Xi's prowess had been a cornerstone of their successes.

"Multiple assailants," she reiterated, echoing what Miss Taylor had told her. "It's not just a random attack. It feels... coordinated."