Ok Chris had been very non-calm when he had first seen the message on the board but after working it out and then finally reading it he was better. All he needed were some directions.
When Professor Hadley came in and greated them Chris held up his parchment and spoke as he waved it back and forth in a slilly dance...still seated of course.
"Helloooo Professor Hadley!! Is this right?" he said happily.