Luke Ellis heard panicked screams in the hallway and found a small boy in Star Wars pajamas, Avery Dixon, pounding on doors and crying to go home. Avery was disoriented, terrified, and had wet himself, escalating into a full-body tantrum when Luke tried to help.

Kalisha Benson emerged from her room, assessing the scene and remarking on the intensity of Avery’s meltdown. Helen Simms also appeared, initially distracting Luke, but both girls prepared to help. The hallway remained otherwise empty, underscoring how common such episodes were in the Institute.

Kalisha asked Luke to assist, and they restrained Avery gently—Luke pinning Avery’s arms while Kalisha held Avery’s face and made eye contact. Avery’s screaming subsided to rapid breathing, and Luke realized that Avery’s mental distress was telepathically impacting Kalisha.

Kalisha confirmed Avery was telepathic like her, but significantly stronger than any TP she had encountered there. With Avery calmer, Kalisha proposed taking him to her room to settle him further. Helen considered joining them after changing, while Luke made a small joke to lighten the mood.

As they moved to help Avery, he identified himself by name, and Kalisha offered her nickname, establishing initial rapport. The scene closed with the group preparing to guide Avery into the Front Half routine, marking his abrupt and traumatic induction.