Austin walked onto the train, and decided this year was a good year to get one of the front cars. He wasn't in any hurry to meet up with his dad, but he was ready to get home. Summer was about not having to do work, or get up early for class. Plus he could do whatever he wanted. He could hang out with Ophelia all summer if that's what he wanted. Austin hadn't seen hide nor tail of the blonde girl, but they were supposed to hang out this summer. Plus, he was still peeved about the masquerade incident.

Whatever he did this summer, it was going to be what he wanted. His younger sister would be about a year now, and should be sleeping through the night. This meant Austin didn't have to spend his entire nights taking care of his sister. He could go out and do what he wanted. There was no wasting time this summer. And since there was a field trip this summer, that was even more time away from his dad.