[u][b]Luke Schwarz-- Under Scrutiny[/b][/u]

[i]If I blink first, does that mean I lose?[/i]

Luke tried it out, blinking candidly. No response of any kind from Gratia. Just continuation of the stare straight into his soul.

This girl was intense!

[b]"Oh, I see."[/b] he replied, seat slightly rocking as the airship touched down at the city below. [b]"You miss home, then?"[/b]

Because he had to admit it, he kind of did himself, despite definitely not missing getting woken up by two little sisters (one of which that was taller than him by some sick twist of fate). Although he had his teammates to confide in and get to know, there still was that strange emptiness that extended time away from family, from his routine, from what he'd known for ages, brought. It was only natural, he knew as much from anecdotes by both parents about when they were his age.

As the others began to file past them and off the airship, he rose, a touch miffed at the unfortunate timing of everything. Despite feeling as though he were playing a verbal game of minesweeper, he did genuinely have some interest in picking the quiet young woman's head.

Maybe they'd have a class together, or something.