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Carlos was on his way to the cafeteria when he bumped into two other boys. The taller blond boy picked the shorter, brown haired boy up and they gathered their bags. Carlose stooped to help.
"I'm terribly sorry." he said. "I didn't see you guys coming."
"It's alright." the blond said emotionlessly.
Carlos stuck out his hand.
"I'm Carlos Franklin." he said. "Welcome to YUME."
The blond shook Carlos' hand.
"I'm Zelig Sirvatka and this is Xavier Fetherstonhaugh." the blond said.
Carlos detected the slight hint of an accent.
"Where are you guys from?" Carlos asked.
"Belize." blond Zelig said.
"Where's that?" Carlos asked.
"Under Mexico." Zelig replied.
"Cool." Carlos said.
"Zelig." brown haired Xavier said softly.
Zelig turned to him briefly and then back to Carlos.
"Please excuse us, we must get to our room." Zelig said.
He smiled and walked off with Xavier. Carlos watched them go with a shudder. Even though Zelig had smiled, the smile seemed devoid of emotion. In fact, both boys seemed devoid of emotion. However, there was...something...there in their faces...he just couldn't put a finger on it. He shrugged and kept walking. |