He did look up at her question though, flashing an embarrassed sort of smile. "Yeah. Well, kinda. I participated in the first two events, the obstacle course and the test." A hand came up to rub at the back of his neck, head ducking. "I didn't do half bad, really, for not really having any idea what I was doing." It had been fun, he supposed. At least he didn't regret having participated.
"So um," he paused, at a bit of a loss for what to say, then sort of pointed awkwardly back towards the school. "I'm gunna head back, but if you want to come, too? Can walk together." Awkward boil.
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