Kalinda sat down as well, "your father sounds like he wants to control you" she said "of course you belong at the school. You dont live in a dorm, do you? Another of your fathers opinions, correct? Move into a dorm. Living outside just makes it seem like you are saying 'hey I'm too good for you people'. I started at the school Monday. Somehow, I just keep putting myself into situations to talk with people. That's what you should do" she said, then worked up a smile, surprised it actually felt genuine, "have a little teenage rebellion! Defy your father! Trust me, it's great. And I'm just saying all this for a purely selfish reason. I don't want to lose a potential friend, so I guess you could say I care"