Well, a few people were here anyway. Mariel thought she saw someone waving to her in the darkened room, so she decided to make her way over to his seat. "Oh hi, Chris," she said as she got closer and was able to recognize him. "Do you know what's going on?" she asked as she set down her bag.

Mariel turned and grinned as she saw Sarah approach. "Sit with us... I wonder where the professor is." Mariel looked around the dark room in confusion.