"Ah, I see... so this is a rare opportunity for you as well," he remarked with a raised brow, conveying casual interest. He was starting to realize how much more relaxed he was in her presence now as compared to when they had first met, though that was clearly mostly due to the surreal process of how his kidnapper had gradually turned into his partner in crime in whatever this whole mess was. "Explains that sense of wonder I'm getting from you."

"So you want to know about college hmm?" He then addressed the question, averting his gaze back to the starry, velvet expanse stretching above them with a reflective sigh while feeling grateful at how naturally his small talk with this hardened mafia princess was coming along. "I'd say that it's easily been the best time of my life so far, like honestly? The best of both worlds - freedom [i]and[/i] independence. Sure there's the seasonal exam stress and crunch times to meet project deadlines, but at the end of the day, when you leave the hustle and bustle of the academic aspect behind for the chill vibes of the campus nightlife, passing that time with your peers who are all in the same boat as you makes it all worthwhile, and for me personally, that's my time to shine as the local musician. Boy... bet they're already missing me at the bar."

He turned back to flash her cheerful smile that seemed to carry something more complex. "Well, nothing lasts forever, and sometimes you just got to know when you should be living in the moment and enjoy something while you still have it, even if it's a peaceful night in the middle of nature with a chick I've just met."