“Well, that was quite unexpected. Mr. Thomas, how did you manage a perfect score?” The Principal loomed over Andy with a look of incredulity on his face.


    Andy has no intention of telling him the truth, not that he thought he would believe it anyway. This was the second time he had taken this same exam. Last time he had only scored an eighty percent, the topics were pretty obscure, covering a giant range of fields. He had done great in practical math and science last time, but his knowledge of classics or linguistics paled in comparison. This time however he knew where to focus.


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    “Lots and lots of study. Basically I spent all day reading.” Andy tried to hide his grin, but there was no suppressing it.


    “Yes, well, I think we need to discuss other education options. Someone of your capabilities is wasted in your current environment.”


    “Well now that you mention it, I do have an internship I’ve been eyeing. Have you ever heard of Marshall Technologies?”