Delphine had made a few stops on her way out, bumping into classmates and new friends. New students always had a chance to start over with making an impression on their schoolmates, and what had been happening so far told her that she had to be doing something right. She saw her project partner as she approached the gate and gave him a wave.

"So, I was wondering. Do you know any good places for a bite and a discussion? Other than Starlight Flavors, of course. No need to worry about my budget, I'm not on one. Ooh, and if the dessert there's like really great, it'll even by my treat," she finished off with a wink.

She figured it would be safe to suggest going to a nearby public place. She was not going to overstep possible boundaries by asking to go over to his house or inviting him to hers, at least not yet, though those options did cross her mind.