The smile grew stronger as the others at her table piped up about foods they wanted. Loralei counted it as a victory. She managed to get their minds off the horrible food before them and onto something better. Sure, they were locked down. Hopefully it wouldn't last much longer. She wanted to see her family; especially considering she hadn't gotten a text back from any of them since the lock down went into affect. Given that - at the slightest hint of a severe storm coming their way - her father insisted they all go to his writing retreat cabin and there was no reception out there, she tried not to think too much on the lack of contact.

While those at her table continued the conversation, she took the opportunity to look around at the other tables. Which was when one of the boys in her class stood up on his table in a pose. She barely caught her giggle before it started; it was kind of stupid, but in one of those funny ways. Her gaze quickly shifted elsewhere to avoid seeming like she was encouraging the behavior. Things that could get one in trouble were definitely nothing to encourage. She spotted another table where other kids seemed miserable about the food choices.

She turned back to those at her table, offering them a bright smile. [color=a187be]"That all sounds wonderful. You guys should keep talking; I have to speak to someone else."[/color] She flashed them a brighter smile for a moment before grabbing her tray and standing up. 

Disposing of the contents of her food tray in the proper places, Loralei headed over to [Ted's] table of kids that looked younger than her. She stopped at the bit of free space at the end of the table and offered them a smile. [color=a187be]"Hi, mind if I join you guys?"[/color]

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