For the first time in a long while, Zigari let themselves believe that this place would be different. That things would actually go their way for once. They tucked that thought away but clung to it at the same time. They would withhold hope for a little while longer, just to see how the rest of the academy worked. For now, their mind focused on the fact that they could have
waffles for breakfast — or breakfast period. When the neko — what
was her name — extended her hand, Zigi blinked and stared at it for a moment. They nibbled their lips, debating on taking it or not. In the end, though, Zigi barely shook their head no and looked to the floor as they moved towards the door. “I...I can’t…” Zigi said quietly, almost to themselves, as they moved out of the door and then waited for the other freshling to join them and lead the way.