You undertake to smooth things over with Gustavo. The vice chancellor nods.

"I am glad you are mature"

You leave the office. On your way to the auditorium to ask what happened, you find Gustavo and his three fellow juniors in the hallway, crossing their strong arms. The shaven-headed boy's stern countenance changes to a kinder one when they see you coming.

"Hey, buddy, too bad about the campus. I mistook you for one of those wokes. You have to be tough with those people"

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He puts a hand on your shoulder.

"No hard feelings, right?"

He smiles with very white teeth.

"How about joining us for a cold one at the Gavidias? Classes don't start until tomorrow"

Until now you never thought of joining the youth of the New Ideal, a group whose members have a reputation for being as straight as an arrow, but also the infamy of being intolerant and fond of spreading pain. It does not detract from the fact that, if your aspiration is to be akin to the divine war and the Venezuelan regime, joining the youth would be a beneficial mark on your record.

But what about the beating and the grudges? The past can stay past, can't it?

Sympathizing with the youth (Scene 21)

Refuse the offer and look for Isaac (Scene 22)