you were sitting down in the cafeteria of the Sleep Room, attempting to calm down after your recent trial.

you glance around the room, seeing other fellow reagents. They are either sitting with their friends, eating alone, or .. damn near having a meltdown. You know, the usual.

you sigh and look back at your food. you reluctantly take a bite, and slowly chew + swallow.

after a moment, you hear someone clear their throat.

you look up, to see a younger man. A fellow reagent. he smiles faintly.

obviously, a newer one, if they can still bring himself to smile...

"Hey." the man begins.

"Mind if I sit here?"