We have three classes in our first year of training. Doctor Ziblatt teaches Sight, which is learning to look into the future and past and cross-dimensionally. Mr. Lazzarato is our Transformation tutor, hes the one who teaches us how to use our powers to alter the fabric of reality. And then theres Coach Finkle, who teaches us how to be physically strong and powerful. We see them every single day, for two hours each.

It seemed like a lot of work, Oliver thought with a mix of excitement and trepidation. He liked hard work, especially when he knew it would all go toward developing his powers, but he was still nervous about it all. Everything was so overwhelming.

What happens once youve completed your first year of study? Oliver asked Ralph.

You go into the second year. More classes, different tutors, a whole new schedule to follow. Which is very important, I have to stress. He gave Oliver a stern, almost bossy expression. The timetable is meticulously planned in order to stop certain timelines collapsing in on themselves.

Olivers head spun. Hed never felt such immense pressure. He hardly even knew the rules of the school and now he was expected to follow them rigidly so as not to create any time ripples! Everything seemed to possess the potential for causing a timeline to collapse, even the mere act of taking a book out of the library!

Youll get the hang of it, Ralph said. Ill be there to show you the ropes. Me and my friends. Everyones really nice. Well, not everyone. In my group theres Walter, Simon, and Hazel. Youll like them, I promise. And Ichiro, too. Hes in the second year and hangs out with us sometimes. Just steer clear of Edmund and Vinnie.

Oliver nodded, trying to take it all in. But Ralph was talking so quickly and giving him so much information, Oliver couldnt even begin to commit any of it to memory.

He pointed at the door with a Z. Whats this then? Does the School for Seers have its own zoo?

Ralph laughed. No. Although that would be great. Z is for zzz, as in sleeping. Thats where the sleep pods are.

Sleep pods? Oliver asked, curious. Can I look?

Ralph shook his head. We all have allotted sleep times and were not allowed to sleep outside of them. What with the whole school existing out of time thing, the sleeping area is in perpetual night. Its a very important…

...rule, Oliver finished.

There were more rules to the School for Seers than he could really get his head around.

Can I see someone using their powers? Oliver asked Ralph. I still dont really understand what I am, what anyone here is.

Your guide didnt explain? Ralph asked, frowning.

My guide? Oliver asked, widening his eyes. Isnt that you?