
"Oh," Marissa blinked again. "What's happening? In your book I mean."

Marissa blinked. She hadn't realized how early it was.

Marissa nodded. "I-I would guess Daniel's already there."

Marissa smiled fleetingly. "What- What are you reading?"

Marissa flushed even more. "That's- That's stereotypical."

"Good morning?" Marissa squeaked.

Marissa mumbled something, trying to see what Taylor was reading.
The Next MorningMarissa exited her room, her hair a mess.

"Goodnight then, Taylor," Daniel said, escaping into his room.

((Hayley?))
"Thanks," Daniel grinned.

Marissa walked to one of the empty rooms and slipped inside.
Daniel lingered for a second.

"Oh," Daniel said. "I don't really know."

"We're orphans," Daniel repeated.
"She means why we're at this particular Institute." Marissa whispered.

Marissa and Daniel followed.

Marissa and Daniel followed Taylor.

Marissa and Daniel stood there awkwardly.

((Fine.))
Izzy shrugged. "Taylor could do it."

"You will soon!" Ryan sang, and ran back up the stairs.
Marissa blinked, confused.