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She spun around, looking sheepish "Lead the way"

"How have you never been to the dining hall?" I demanded "It’s November"

Her face closed down "I just order in It’s easier"

"March" I pointed at the granite steps "You just need your ID It doesn’t get any easier than that" I showed her where to swipe in at the doorway, then herded her into the kitchen for a tray "And don’t forget silverware," I said "That’s a rookiecounter lifted a plate off the stack "What’ll it be?"

"Spaghetti andon Lianne’s face, I pointed toward the doorway "Don’t panic There’s a salad bar out in the dining rooht there" I nodded at the self-serve pot

"Hold up," the serving-line lady said, her spoon halting above the irl in those ic princess"

"Mmm," Lianne said noncommittally Then she put her head down and wandered toward the soups

When my plate was handed over, I thanked the server and turned to find Lianne waiting for me She had a bowl of Mexican chicken soup and an anxious frown "Come on," I said

In the dining room, I spotted Graham at a table with Rikker and Corey Callahan There was only space for one, but I stopped for a second anyway "Hey, guys!"

Corey slipped her tray to the edge of the table and then stood "Hey! I’m on my way out," she said "Take this spot…" her voice trailed off when she realized as standing next toquickly "I’m Corey"

"Hi," Lianne said softly

I put my tray down "Corey, Grahauys said But Corey was still staring