Aisella's face changed a little when Talyra said something that Rex's Emotional Insight picked up on right away. She knew something about the clustering but didn't want to say what it was.
He put it away and let the conversation go on.
Apollo came to their table from the main hall entrance, moving quickly and happily like someone who had finished their own meal early and was looking for people he was interested in.
He said to Talyra and Aisella, "There you are," and then he looked at Rex with real warmth. "And you!"
"Good instincts, by the way. The main canteen is always the best choice on the first day because it's less pressure." He pulled out the chair across from Rex and sat down without asking, which wasn't rude because his energy made it feel like an invitation for everyone in the room.
"How's your first day going? Did the orientation help you get everything in order?"
"Still working on the layout," Rex said. "These two made it easier."
