Atlan had been running his perception of time at double speed.  That was until one group of people caught his attention.  He noticed the group of people when he saw a cookie slide across the floor.  He considered chasing after it, but then thought that would probably draw attention to him.  He watched the group intently, incredibly entertained by the girl who seemed to be yelling at the guy talking to her and the other girl.  He became sad when the guy walked away but once again became interested when a new person joined the conversation.  This new person was so flamboyant it was almost funny.  Scratch that it was funny, it was taking all he had to not laugh.  He actually thought he might enjoy this school.