"More than just check it was a thorough inspection."

Cress had nothing more to add to this conversation and let a pause hang between them uncomfortably, acting as though the silence did not bother her in the slightest as she impassively reached for her own drink and took a long sip.

This strain eventually broke down as they began poking at other topics, like how a class was panning out, bringing up radical stories, updating each other on their Pokemon. It was a welcome relief to speak to one another like they always had, casting aside all mention of Celes and of being a girl. Afterwards, once their plates were clean and their glasses dry, they returned to their rooms for bed.