I don't know. [Prefect answers, softly and honestly.] I haven't-- I guess I've just been thinking about you, and trying to forget about me.

[He could just throw it out there that Cassel told him to go with Barron. All casual like. It sticks in his throat though, and he looks away again. After a moment, he shrugs.]

I used to have friends here. People who asked me to leave with them, a long time ago.