Unlike some of the other students, Garreth wasn't moving about the platform, searching for new friends or anything of the sort. He was far too preoccupied with being a stressed little boy who already missed his parents. As if that wasn't enough, there were few things in the world that Garreth disliked more than large crowds of people. Surrounded by a wiggling horde of strangers, he couldn't possibly imagine a more uncomfortable scenario.

However, all was not lost.

"Rachel!" He called out when he spotted his best friend's face in the swarm. The last few times she had shown up when he needed her the most, she'd always managed to cheer him up, but this time, she didn't even really have to try. The mere sight of her reminded him that there were good people in the world who would support him, no matter what. She reminded him of the fact that if nothing else, at least she was his friend, and he wouldn't be alone.

The boy gave a celebratory wave of his hand and beamed a bright smile towards the girl. The question about his cat came as a surprise though, as the last time he looked, she'd been right there on top of his trunk! He opened his mouth to answer, but realized he didn't really know where she was. He gave a quick look around, afraid for a moment that Effie had fled the loud station and would miss the trip, but relaxed visibly when he spotted her walking along the roof of the train. He pointed with a finger at the Burman cat and shrugged. "Not sure how I'm going to get her to come down.."