Max smiled at Cass' lighthearted jab, "I'd be more concerned about being seen with Diamond, to be perfectly honest." he said, looking around the classroom. The difference between the orphans and the students was readily apparent, and not just due to the way they dressed. Sure, the students wore flashier apparel and all, but there was also a way that both parties carried themselves, the orphans with a sense of independence and the students with an air of superiority.
Max sighed, "If I'm being totally honest, though, it's all politics here. Business interests and all that. Just because I don't particularly like Diamond doesn't mean I can ignore her. At the end of the day I'll still have to put on a smile and make nice talk. It doesn't pay to be remembered as the son who snubbed the CEO's daughter during buyout talks." Max frowned slightly. He highly doubted the Carmichael Group would be making a move to buyout Diamond's parents organization anytime soon. The two had some very different methods and views, both regard the public and private sector.
Out of the corner of his eye, Max caught a glimpse of Moz, another of the students and shifted uncomfortably. If there was anyone who stood in stark contrast to the orphans, it was Moz. It was no secret that he had a tendency to torment the orphans. Focusing back to the classroom, Max listened as class commenced. It wasn't long, however, until Diamond made one of her now-famous displays, leaving the room to study in private, possibly with a private tutor. The teacher seemed to just let her go, which hardly surprised Max. The Faculty knew better than to try to stop Diamond at this point, but as much as the teacher tried to ignore Diamond's comments, Max could tell she was rattled. Diamond tended to have that effect on people. Putting the incident away in his mind for later, Max went back to focusing on the class at hand.
