A couple of students nearby chuckled softly at that, the atmosphere loosening further as the reality of the dorm life ahead settled in.
The announcements continued, flowing smoothly.
Names rose and fell like waves against the shore—each one familiar to the one it belonged to, each one already decided, already accepted.
Elowen's voice followed, calm and composed.
"Mariana Marinova. Assigned to a single room."
After few more names, Elowen said again "Katerine Lenbourg. Assigned to a single room."
Mira followed "Sienna Val and Arin Val."
A girl laughed softly even before Mira finished.
"Sharing a room. Siblings."
Arin sighed dramatically, though his lips twitched upward. "Guess you're stuck with me again."
Sienna grinned. "Like always."
"Try not to mess up my side this time."
"No promises."
Elowen followed "Aletha Thunderheart. Assigned to a single room"
Mira's voice continued, steady and grounded, cutting cleanly through the hum of anticipation.
