Planet Void

Arix raised an eyebrow, amused at how different Kael and Tevian seemed now. She politely accepted the flowers and the gift.

Smiling, she nodded and said, "Thanks, Kael and Tevian. Just call me Arix. It's nice to meet you too."

Seeing Arix accept the gifts, Kael and Tevian relaxed. It seemed Arix wouldn't be hard to get along with.

After some chatting, Drexel asked, "Where's our other roommate?"

"He should be here, probably in his room," Kael replied, remembering a door opening earlier.

"I've met the new guy. He's not very friendly, pretty cold," Tevian said, recalling the classmate with eyes like ice. He shivered at the thought.

"Come on, you guys are too timid. We'll be living together for the next four years. What's there to be afraid of?" Drexel teased.

A bedroom door opening interrupted them.

"Here he comes, the new roommate," Tevian said, winking.

Everyone, including Arix, looked over curiously.