He's in the midst of craning to peer at Mel's prosthetic, fascinated and delighted for Mel, when the elf asks that last question. He looks up in total startlement.
"No, not at all," he answers automatically. "Dorms just cram us in here like sardines because it's cheaper. I mean, there are single rooms, but they cost a ton more..." He trails off, and faintly flushes. The dorm room is dark except for light in the window, as he hasn't gone for the light switch yet, so he hopes that cover's enough to obscure the blush.
He had realized a great many things after leaving the Audentes, no small part of them revolving around Mel, around how much he had pined for the other man's company once he'd left, about what those feelings had meant. He had often wondered how much he'd imagined...
He turns to hit the light, adding thoughtfully, "no, I'm not involved with anyone here. Not... much chance for it, I guess. It's a pretty exacting course load."
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Date: 2016-09-20 04:03 am (UTC)"No, not at all," he answers automatically. "Dorms just cram us in here like sardines because it's cheaper. I mean, there are single rooms, but they cost a ton more..." He trails off, and faintly flushes. The dorm room is dark except for light in the window, as he hasn't gone for the light switch yet, so he hopes that cover's enough to obscure the blush.
He had realized a great many things after leaving the Audentes, no small part of them revolving around Mel, around how much he had pined for the other man's company once he'd left, about what those feelings had meant. He had often wondered how much he'd imagined...
He turns to hit the light, adding thoughtfully, "no, I'm not involved with anyone here. Not... much chance for it, I guess. It's a pretty exacting course load."