“Quantum mechanics isn't within their scope of studies, to begin with, so it wouldn't be surprising if she's unable to deliver the right answers to your questions,” said Arthur, who did his best to remonstrate on her behalf.
Donovan raised a questioning eyebrow. “If that's the case, how would you explain away her ability to answer those questions in the papers then?”
“I...” Arthur was stumped momentarily there and could only look pleadingly to Marcus. “Mr. Brown...”
Marcus, on the other end, nodded in affirmation. “So be it. This would seem to be the only way to establish whether she cheated. If she was able to answer the questions pertaining to quantum mechanics on Mr. Baxter's paper, then she should likewise be able to respond accordingly when queried on it.”
The thrilled Donovan then turned to regard Arthur. “Since the principal himself has put it that way, what other objections do you have, Professor Sleight?”
“I've no objections. However, the questions to be posed must not be harder than those presented in the paper,” Arthur replied under gritted teeth.
“Rest assured that I've got a handle on it.”
“Alright then. We can move ahead with this.”
Arthur left it at that, as facts trumps rhetoric.
“Since there are no further objections, that settles it. You've already expended enough of your lesson time, Mr. Baxter, so you should head on back to class.
Seeing that you've no classes scheduled in the afternoon, Professor Sleight, kindly help to put the results up on the bulletin board.”
Arthur nodded before he hesitated to ask, “About Arielle's results...”
“You should put them up first as the results slip would only be displayed for one day. Otherwise, wouldn't she lose this chance to demonstrate her capability even if she was able to prove that she earned it through her own merits afterward? The mission of our school has always been to discover and showcase the best of our students.”
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