He hums in acknowledgment and gently shifts her to a more comfortable position. "[color=ffe34c]Well, I just graduated with my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and I've started working towards my Master's degree. Uh, I'm helping train the newest recruits to the House. I'm kinda doing odd jobs to fill in any monetary needs, but I've got a full ride for my grades, so I'm pretty much set.[/color]" He brushes a strand of hair behind her ear and smiles gently. "[color=ffe34c]I would ask you what you've been up to, but I've been trying to keep an eye on you.[/color]" His expression sours, and he drops his hand. "[color=ffe34c]Apparently, I've been pretty bad at that.[/color]"
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Leila looks incredibly nervous. "[color=66c266]Well, I only know a few of them, but I kinda betrayed them and let them rot in a prison that I knew would take them to an arena that they would have to fight their way out of? But they're good people![/color]" she blurts out in a rush. "[color=66c266]Anyways! Ivy is the only one that might know I'm coming. She's not answered, so I'll just leave her a message, but she's really nice,[/color]" she says, looking forward steadfastly.