And like I said, I have to wait until next year before I can even consider it. I know it's supposed to be this whole "getting integrated and socializing with your peers" and probably preparing all of us to not have jobs once we graduate unless you're really good but I swear there are too many people in too small a space. [But at least the grin's melting into something a little more natural and open as he watches Elliot work, fingers still drumming out the beat to the song he'd been listening to.]

If fate's disguised as someone not buying more coffee or washing the rest of the coffee mugs, then I'd believe it. [Aw, but he kinda likes when Elliot flirts with him. It's...nice. Even if it's completely not a thing that should be happening and isn't happening. Elliot's just Elliot and as far as Ryan knows he's only Starchild and Starchild's engaged with everybody.] By the way, you could have warned me the mai tais would give me a wicked hangover the next morning.