[@GrizzTheMauler][@LadyRunic][@rocketrobie2]

[b]Christopher Harris[/b]

Christopher's eyes flew to the young man in front of him - seeing the other's concern and offer at help. Immediately, almost as if it were real - he felt a wack across the back of his head, and he could hear his older brother's voice in his head - 'pull yourself together, retard! If you are going to be pathetic, do so when you are alone!'. He could feel the sneer grow on his face, as he looked the other in the eye. 

      [b]"No thank you[/b] (he took a deep breath, and began lowering to the ground) [b]I don't need you help. A slight over reaction at best."[/b] As he said that he touched down on the ground and straightened his tie. 

Looking at the others in the room, his mind raced - years of maintaining image taking over. Step one - if humiliated, direct focus towards others and point out their flaws so as to distract from your own. Grandmother was always to generous with her advice. He could feel the sneer finally forming entirely, and being joined by a disapproving scowl. 

    [b]  "This had better not be something that happens often. I was assured this would be a quality establishment, and I shan't humor pests... or the fleas they carry."[/b] He lifted his nose and pointed his chin in the Tiger's direction. [b]"furthermore, I was told this room was only for two people - and while I do have to share with one, I demand a modicum of privacy - and thus would not want the rabble [/b](He turned his gaze to the man who teleported into the room, clearly what his parents would consider an undesirable) [b]barging in without due notice!"[/b] 

As he said all of this, he could feel the nails of his fingers digging into his palms, desperately trying to keep the trained responses at bay. The effort at trying to remove his continued scowl had him clenching his teeth, probably making him look even angrier.