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Clary was out taking photos, something she had been a little too preoccupied to do lately. She heard footsteps behind her and without turning she said, “Don’t even try scaring me, I don’t scare.” She snapped a photo before letting her camera hang from her neck. She turned toward the other. “Can I help you?”

“Excuse me, I’m a little lost. Could you help a girl out?” Asks Helen as she’s snug and cozy on the other side of the ventilation. This is…somebody’s dorm room. Yeah, that’s fine. Usually she wouldn’t bother students, but she’s been searching for hours and it’s driving her nuts. Hopefully this person won’t be too bothered by her sudden presence.

Alice had been quietly minding her business, her sketch book in front of her and a cup of coffee held to her lips when the shadow that had been looming over her table for a few moments failed to move. Looking up she rose an eyebrow at the newcomer waiting for them to say something, but in the end deciding to beat them to the punch, “Can I help you with something?”

“I mean while the latter isn’t a terrible thing to stumble upon, I’m actually here to use one of the lockers since there is none left in the other changing area. So really, my intentions were completely innocent.”

Penelope hummed taking a moment to let her eyes scan the others body, “You’re right, I would enjoy it just as much, what can I say- I can always appreciate someone who’s easy on the eyes.”

“Yeah, so you’ve said. Sit down if you want.”

“It just needs to pass I guess,” Dante shrugged, having nodded when Everett was responding to him. “Full moons are never a fun time, but they certainly help me appreciate my time away from them,” he added with a humorless chuckle. 

“Well I prefer a cup of coffee over working out any day,” she admitted with a little sheepish smile. “Perhaps I’ll come back later to get some reps in.”

“I thought I remembered leaving it in that corner, but I guess not,” Amie sighed. “This blows,” she said after only a few more moments of haphazard searching.

Christian shook his head at that. “Don’t get carried away. I just noticed that…” He murmured, motioning to the mark before finding a spare space and putting his clothes in the locker, working his way through his bag to find the things he needed.

“Though something tells me that if it was acceptable by most that you would strut around here naked.” Penelope pointed out to the other, tying up her hair before rummaging through her locker. “Am I right- or, am I right?”

“Mm, I guess it was.” Opening a locker, she searched it for her missing item. “A shirt,” she informed him when he asked. “It’s pink, pretty hard to miss.”

“Jeez if you want the couch that much you can have the thing.” Charlie rolled his eyes a little. 

“And here I thought it was rude not to,” Amie teased. Her gaze lingered a second longer before she glanced around the room. “Anyway, if you don’t mind, I left something when I was in here the other day so I’m just gonna take a look around.”

“Yeah I’m good. Guess I’m just a little antsy with the full moon coming up. You know how it is. All’s good with you?”

Beverly was a little surprised to hear as he stopped her, but also partially glad. She always liked running into Everett, even if the situation was a little awkward this time. “Just about to start one so you just missed me I guess,” Bev admitted with a little shrug, admittedly slightly deflated that they wouldn’t be working out together.

“Because I have long limbs?” He offered as an option, a lazy grin on his lips. “Sitting on it normally isn’t as comfortable though. I’m making the most of it here.”