[He nods, trying not to let his disappointment show. As much as he doesn't want any of his friends to be here, he kinda liked that they were together too. It was a little bit of home in a strange place.]

Well, guess I should be grateful for that. I've had enough of these jerks messin' with my head to last a while. Though, now that I'm back, it's just a matter of time before it happens again.

You been here a while, right, Raine-sensei? Do they ever get sick of doin' crap like that?