Alastor chuckled softly at Josh's words. The young man exuded an air of quiet confidence, a competitive glint in his eyes. Alastor didn't mind the challenge; in fact, he welcomed it. Josh seemed like a decent, laid-back guy, and that was precisely what Alastor had hoped for in a roommate. He silently hoped his other roommates would be as easygoing as Josh.
No further words were exchanged. Josh, seemingly content to lose himself in his book, offered no further conversation, and Alastor, respecting his silence, moved to the next bunk. He claimed the lower berth and unpacked his meager belongings into the small compartment provided. Stretching out on the bed, he closed his eyes, trying to dispel the anxieties that had accumulated throughout the day.
