Rhys. Cyrus remembered speaking with the young man before, after his ear injury. "I will inform you that I have no interest in a romantic encounter and am here as simply an attendee of a school event." He had come up with the statement in advance, of course, but it didn't matter. "Additionally I will caution you not to drink the water. The salt content is of unhealthy levels."

He sat stiffly, uncomfortable in the decadent surroundings despite his suit and tie making him seem a natural.