She was good, and obviously used to being in the presence of a vampire cause she wasn't freaking out and fighting him off. That calmed him to an extent, but he knew this situation needed to end quickly and they move on. Too many people on campus were not fond of his kind, and any innocent situation would be seen as mischievous or threatening on his part. Meric was not comfortable with the bias on campus and preferred to avoid anything that placed him, or his collective student body, in more of a negative view. But when the young lady's raised voice announced her left-behind cape, he realized that his moment of peace at his sanctuary might need to be sacrificed.<br/><br/>"Wait here, please," he asked before whisking back into the cafeteria. Keeping to the shadows to avoid - everyone's eyes - Meric searched for the first rank student's cape. He found it, draped over the back of the chair she occupied earlier. Before he was able to move towards it, another's presence stood right beside him.<br/><br/>"So, you're into saving damsels now?" Clase's grin was clearly seen under his cape. "Surely, your intentions are chivalrous and nothing more."<br/><br/>"She needed help. I'm helping, nothing more." Meric began his step, but a strong hand on his shoulder stopped his quickstep before it started.<br/><br/>"Remember my warnings? This school - they pay very, very close attention to 'us'. One ill move by one ruins the lot. Mind your steps and who you step to, Meric." Clase believed the young vampire was capable of handling his own these days, but he still did not trust him.<br/><br/>Giving his roommate his eyes, showing a sign of truth and knowing, Meric's blank expression gave Clase nothing to fear or trust. "Will do, Clase."<br/><br/>Meric's step was freed and he moved quickly around the unoccupied tables to grab the cape before it was noticed. He didn't clock the location of the guy surveying at the front - not sure if he was still standing there or not. It didn't matter, he just wanted to get this over with and hide in the library.<br/><br/>A minute passed and he was outside, once again. He stood at the side door, making sure the young lady noticed his presence before stepping before her; the cape folded in his hands. "Here you go. Sorry for earlier, but all is well, yes?"<br/><br/>Again, taking a step back, Meric pulled his hood down slightly against the cool breeze before lifting his head to give the girl a warm grin. He didn't want to seem awkward or standoffish - this just wasn't his day. He wished to not spread his air of melancholy to others.