Was this school year somehow going to be worse than last year? She survived last year in one piece. It hadn't been pretty and not nearly as enjoyable as she would have liked, but this year was already proving to be more awkward. How was that even possible?

"Thank you," She managed, feeling his hand at her elbow. He was even taller than Cam, likely a whole foot taller than she was! It must have looked like he was helping out a first year from across the room.

Sloane was still using the napkin to dull the sting, keeping it pressed to her eyes, warily looking around without much success. "That's fine," She motioned vaguely towards her elbow, trying not to make it any more awkward. "Sorry to ruin lunch." She added, pretty sure this was ninety percent her fault for a bad handoff.