Wilfred had learned about the situation and allowed Ray to take a break from training for a few days. His roommates, though unaware of the full story, could tell something was off. Ray tried his best to act as he usually did, but it was clear they noticed. They had started greeting him more often, asking how he was doing. He had even found his bed neatly made for him.
The next morning, Sylvia insisted that Ray join them for breakfast in the dining hall. Normally, he would skip breakfast, preferring to fast until lunch, but she and the others were persistent.
As they entered the hall, a few heads turned in Ray's direction. It had been days since the incident between Gary and Monk, but while their group had moved past it, the rest of the students hadn't. The tension in the air was unmistakable.
