423 Initiating Search

"So, how is the school going?" Derek asked as he turned the steering left.

"Fine… I guess?"

"You made some friends?"

"Nope."

"What about Elena? What's your relationship with her?" Derek was trying to make the conversation flow between him and Das, but Das' answers were very vague.

"I don't know. She is a friend… I guess?" Das looked outside the window. 'But she is somewhat special. Like I know my messed up my personality is, but I care about her. If I have to sum it up, then I care about her the same way I care about my family.'

"You have exams starting next week, right?" Derek turned the steering right.

"Yeah, then we have a short vacation. Then starts the sports week."

"Oh! Sports. Are you going to participate?"

"In sports? Nope."

"Why not? It's a great chance to show your abilities."

"I don't care about all that. I think I will do some course in that meantime."