The next day Kurt was wandering down the corridor with Mike and Tina at the beginning of their lunch break. Practicing sign language, the three conversed about random goings on in their classes, when a bulky jock shoulder barged Kurt into the line of lockers that they were walking past. Mike yelled after the receding red jacket as Tina dropped down at Kurt's side checking him over in concern. Kurt slowly got to his feet as he reassured his outraged friends.
Tina's concern stayed with her through her next classes until she suddenly had a revelation. She remembered having heard Marcus mention the connection between Haverbrook and Dalton and how both schools had a no tolerance policy towards bullying or aggression from their students. Tina would love for Kurt to be free of the constant danger and torment that he had been experiencing at McKinley. Even though they all had to deal with slushies' and insults Kurt had clearly become the bully's favorite target. She hoped that Kurt could have a chance to see that there were safe and accepting places in the world and that it wasn't any fault of his that many bullies felt the need to vent their tormenting behavior on him. While she considered this bright possibility for Kurt to escape she felt a twinge of sadness of perhaps losing the presence of her brave friend.
Dashing out of the class when the bell rang, she went in search of Rachel in the music room, this being her usual hideout. As expected Rachel stood at the piano going through vocal warm ups and scales. Clearing her throat to catch Rachel's attention, Tina got straight to the point, following her thought out plan. It didn't take long to convince Rachel that it was a good idea to send someone to spy on their newly announced choir competitors, The Warblers. Tina pretended to ponder who would be the right candidate, listing the suitable qualities for this spy mission. Rachel quickly answered by volunteering herself true to form, to which Tina 'sadly' reminded her that Dalton was an all-boys school. After a seconds pause Rachel beamed and announced Kurt was the perfect candidate. Secretly congratulating herself on a perfectly executed plan, Tina praised Rachel for her quick thinking and leadership skills, ensuring she remained unsuspecting. Shortly after, Tina left Rachel to continue practicing and allowed herself a satisfied smile, knowing that it wouldn't take long for their 'brilliant leader' to make some announcement.
The New Direction members were settling into their seats for their afternoon session when Rachel stepped up and took centre stage.
"Attention please! I have an announcement… As we all know it's not long until our next competition and it's time we get serious about preparation."
"Slow your roll princess, its months away." Santana interrupted snarkily, rolling her eyes. Ignoring Santana's interruption Rachel carried on.
"To be effective in any competition one must know their opponent, I propose that we send a member of New Directions on a spying mission and Kurt, I think you would be perfect to go and investigate The Warblers. Don't worry, I already have your directions and alibi arranged. You'll pose as a prospective new student, infiltrate the grounds and find out what sort of competition we face."
Kurt had the expression of a stunned fish in response to Rachel's sudden announcement. She seemed completely oblivious as he mouthed silent protest while she continued to issue instructions. It was only with Mr Schue's arrival that Rachel promptly finished her speech and took her seat, realizing their well-meaning teacher would likely strongly disagree with her brilliant plan.