"Studies? As well as can be expected with all that other stuff that's going on. I didn't realize how busy I'd be this term. And yourself? Gotta be getting ready for the outside world now, I'd expect."
Erica smiled and shrugged offhandedly as she reflected on the term so far. It was the longest one in which things were going "normal" and it felt much more different than years past. It was almost a relief to be concentrating on studying instead of watching professor blow chunks and nifflers in class. All she had to do was keep herself in line, and away from Virohsa for the time being, and everything would be fine. She took off the bag that was hanging from her shoulder all the time and set it down next to the rest of the students and was surprised to see Patrick walk into the Greenhouse ready to work. She hadn't recalled seeing his name on the Announcement Board.
"Hey, Patrick! What's up? Are you here to work, too?" |