"Hey, I went out!" Zaine shot back. His tone came out much harsher than he'd meant, and the guilt on his face said so. He put his face in his hands, directing his gaze to the floor as he groaned quietly. Why did every interaction have to end in another big fail mark?? Donella hated him, Andorra was sure to after she was told of their conversation, and now here he had to go and make an enemy of his roomate, just about the only chance he had left.Dimitri straightened and met Zaine's gaze. "Dude, judge much? We did study and we did enjoy being together while we did so. Unlike you who'd rather wallow in your room, your own world of misery. I may have been locked up most of my life, but at least it wasn't by choice. " Dimitri said as he stood to go to the bathroom to get ready.
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Ashton then stepped out into the hallway and walk normally. The point of seeking around was over for the moment. " tomato, tomahto! It's all a matter of perspective, dear chap!" She said with humor.
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Allen followed close behind, acting casual but failing completely, as he nervously checked every corner and hall they passed.