There is a hint of relief from the purple-skinned tiefling at Guardok's response, giving him a bright smile and wave before quickly setting off to find Aurora, hoping to figure out where she would be at this hour. Under the excitement he felt quite tired after the journey and he should probably make it an early night, but he wanted to see her first, if only to tell her that he was back at campus.

Guardok heads back to Dresar Hall, finding the floor rather quiet. Mei goes back to her room, looking to get some rest. There's no sign of Mae. 

Malyn decides it's still probably too early for Aurora to be at the Bow's End Tavern yet. So most likely she's in her room, so he heads there. 

Guardok will head for his room, and spend some time cleaning his belongings after the dust of the trail, before heading off to take a shower himself. He cleans the clothes he was wearing at the same time.

If there is still no-one around when he returns, he will head down to the dining area, hoping it is open.

By the time Guardok finishes his cleaning and shower, Piero is back to the room. "Back already? Was Mei's journey fruitful at all?" He steps over to his desk, sitting down in the chair. "I've not seen any of the others? I presume you all made it back?" 

"Yes, I'm afraid our outing was cut short. The way to Disyn's cave or grotto or whatever her place is called was blocked by a rock slide", Guardok answers. "So the visit is at best postponed. I think Mei is resting. I think she is really disappointed, and you can guess where Mal is", he adds with a chuckle.

"Everything ok here? I saw the results of the exam", he asks a bit more sombrely, not feeling the need to say more. Piero had passed rather than aced it, but that was not the big news.

Piero simply nods when Guardok mentions Malvyn's whereabouts. "Things have been quiet here," he shrugs. "I haven't seen Chara nor Mae though. Professor Lang held them back after class. I'm sure though they've had more than enough time to be back after that. Weird that the two roommates both failed." 

As you are speaking, you hear footsteps out in the hallway.  

"We saw the professor a little while ago, and Mae and Chara were not there then", Guardok confirms. "I am not sure there is anything weird about it, I don't think they studied together, although I could be wrong. I would imagine she studied with Larine, and she did really well".

When he hears the footsteps, he opens the door to his and Piero's room so whoever it is knows they are in.

Piero smiles at Guardok's remarks. "Yea, just a strange coincidence. I'm sure it's not some curse of Room 405!"  He too is quiet when he hears footsteps. Opening the door, you just catch the door to Mae and Chara's room shut. Whoever it was, they quickly slipped into the room, which now seems quiet. 

Guardok chuckles, "Perhaps Mei's cards can reveal more on that". He sees the door to room 405 shut and thinks about going over to knock, but decides against it. 

"Anyway, I expect the dining hall will be open by now. You coming dow to eat?", he asks Piero, deciding that heading down and waiting for the others there whilst grabbing a bite is the best plan.

He will walk by the common areas to check if anyone is about on the way.