Phoebe smiled at Ryan and laughed, saying "I was just telling Makoto here, or Gale as she said to call her, that you'd probably find me. I've een showing her around" she said, looking to Makoto as she asked about lunch and money. "Nah. Just go and get what you want. My theory is they think well fed students are Less likely to get into trouble. If you need money, there's always TA jobs, or probably jobs in the office, but I imagine they're on school times. The city is actually close by, but mostly, I've gotten away without spending too much here at the school. You don't have to worry. Mostly everyone's helpful" she said brightly.

It surprised her when Flood joined them. She hadn't had too many interactions with Flood and she tensed when he asked about Nicholas. Why would he asked her about him? "Um. I imagine he's okay. He was in gym so I assume he's fine. I hVent talked to him since yesterday's events" no need to mention she thought he was failing her. Was he actually worried about her, that something could happen? Or did nicholas have an agenda of his own?