her eyes flit across the rowdy crowd of teens all gathered in a considerably small room, talking as if the person directly BESIDE them is hard of hearing; though she’s grown accustomed to brash tones by now ------ in fact she’s dealt with a more cringe worthy volume produced by mr. quinzel himself, this doesn’t faze her all too much. though it’s not to say that, for someone who hasn’t been in school for a while, everything’s okay, especially when the person in question ( in her humble opinion ) has had an unsettling air surrounding him since he’s returned, as if something’s off, though she hasn’t been able to pinpoint it. nonetheless, her gaze settles on ali, concern manifesting lightly in cerulean hues. there’s not much thought to it before she’s slipping her hand into his, fingers lacing as she’ll begin to pull him away from the crowd and into desolate halls despite knowing administration wouldn’t be pleased to see they’ve left the assembly. she’s about to let him go, though the teacher walking down the hall has forced her hand in dragging her companion to the girl’s bathroom. ❛ not’cha traditional sneak-away-from-a-crowd-of-people type of place, but, good enough, right? ❜ it has to be good enough for now, at least until they’re able to sneak out, but until then, harleen’s taken it upon herself to lock the door, check all of the stalls in order to ensure they’re alone before she’s turning to face him, approaching him slowly. ❛ you alright? not havin’ a moment are ya, ‘cause if you are, y’might wanna give a girl a heads up ------ but.. is this better? ❜