It was almost as if Cater knew just how much potential he was squandering. The way that he went above and beyond in class the following day had shocked their instructor, who had openly praised the apparent slacker for stepping up. Cater couldn't promise that it would last, but he did eat up the attention, beaming at Rayne all the while.

Does that do it? he almost seemed to be asking with that cheeky grin of his.

When he emerges from his dorm, Cater is dressed much more casually, trendy in a loose-fitting top and accessories. He pauses when he takes in what Rayne is wearing and can't help letting out a bit of a laugh. "You don't go into town all that much, do you? Here, let's loosen you up a little bit."

Without asking for permission, he reaches to undo Rayne's tie.