"Not everyone gets that," he says with a dip of his head. But it doesn't seem like he's going to say anything else. Or like he needs them to keep talking. Not closed off, just... fine with silence.
He's also happy with the silence and fills it with another batch of doodles until he gets bored, gets hungry, and starts to clean up. He's currently fasting through breakfast and lunch (though he considered the cookie a gift rather than food), but he can focus on other things.
His relief is absolutely evident and he sighs. "I'll go back. It's not good if I'm out and about since it seems like wardens don't want to really see my face."
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"Iris offered me the deal. For my graduation." And he shakes his head then. "But you're right. It's my responsibility. No one else's."
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"No," he says. "No you needed to work for it on your own."
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"I'm going to lock up since it's getting later but... far as I'm concerned, your time is your own now. I've... got somewhere to be."
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He gives him a nod. "Thank you."
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But that's all he's going to say about it.
"Have a good evening, Mister Seed."