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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Synchronicity" data-source="post: 1923653" data-attributes="member: 10070">James Dunbar, HP 5/5James moved into the dining hall, stepped out of the way of the entrance and then just..stopped. For a few moments he just stood there, utterly still, scanning the room and the people in it without moving an inch. He seemed to be just staring at nothing to anyone who glanced at his odd behaviour, but when James slid smoothly into motion again, he knew where all the exits from the room were, among other things. In his dark clothes, looking as pale as he did, people might be forgiven for mistaking him for a goth - and a weird one at that. Not that James cared. 'I can do this. I can. Just think about it as an exercise. A task. Keep it in terms of conflict and training. I can deal with that. No reason to be nervous - right?' James moved over to the tables of food, getting himself some strong, unsweetened black coffee, cereal, fruit and some eggs and bacon. For someone who looked quite slim despite his muscles, he seemed to eat a lot of food when he had the chance. James silently ghosted over to a table off to one side, which had a good view of as many exits as possible, and was close to the windows.He sought an empty table if possible, or one with as few people present as he could manage. 'Be aware of the exits, and ensure you have an unconventional one for use yourself should you need it.' James ate methodically, not seeming to pay attention to his food. He watched the students moving around and kept an eye on the area outside the windows too. His knife and fork were never far away - even...heck, especially here, James felt more comfortable with a weapon close at hand, even an impromptu one. 'I wonder when I can visit Amelia...' James didn't actively discourage anyone who sought to sit at the same table, but no-one got more than a "Hello" and "James" in response to the obvious greeting and still more obvious question.</blockquote>

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