...Hive Mind," announced the principal, reading the papers, "Each of you will be implanted with an experimental device which will link you mentally. The five of you will share your thoughts for the rest of the school year. The experiment is designed to increase your efficiency and cognitive abilities."
"No way I'm having those freaks in my brain," spat Sarah, clutching Biff and motioning to the other three.
"Back at ya," snapped Trevor, Jon and Karyn nodding in agreement.
"Now now, you may want to cut back on language like that," scolded the principal as two men entered the auditorium, "in addition to thoughts you'll share emotions - hurt the feelings of one of the others and you'll feel that pain too. The second part of the experiment, if you'd allowed me to finish, is to develop empathy between peers - something extremely lacking with all the bullying that goes on in schools worldwide. Now, if you please, follow the two gentlemen in suits and they'll take you to be prepared."
