Chapter 24: Settling into Discomfort
Another month passed in a blur for Penn, still with the morning Guide lectures, followed by afternoon training with Nathan as Daniel watched disapprovingly. A few times, Hunter Summer stopped by during physical training for tips with her large and silent partner—both of whom acted cautiously around Nathan.
Nathan would act in a—not entirely friendly, but a more acceptable manner to those around Penn. Penn hadn't heard any new rumors about him, and Daniel would only click his tongue when they interacted but remained cordial. Due to the long-standing dislike of Nathan, many were still wary overall—to the point that when they ate in the cafeteria, groups of people would move to tables farther away. Though awkward, Penn had started settling into this new routine.