The matron of their shared dorm was standing in the dining hall, watching over the young children who were already eating breakfast, and Azrael told her that he was going out with a friend that day. The matron was surprised for a moment before she smiled and told him to have fun.
The matron knew that Azrael was very antisocial, so she didn't think that Azrael would be able to make a friend at all. She had been worried about him for so long.
Knowing that he finally made a friend that he would hang out with on the weekend was very reassuring.
Azrael thanked her and gave her some final words while leaving.
"I promised Thomas he could have my share of pancakes."
The matron laughed and waved Azrael off while promising that she would give it to him. The matron sighed happily with her hand on her cheek.
"What a good boy. I'm so proud of him."
…
Azrael spent most of the day scoping out the Prince Oak Hotel.
