"Oh. Well then." The Once-ler mentally kicked himself; it wasn't unusual for him to miss things when he was focused on something, but he had known he would be getting a new roommate. It should not have been a surprise.

The other man had returned to his dinner, or staring at it, more accurately. Either the Once-ler had left a very negative impression, or the man just didn't care. Maybe a mix of both. Whatever the case was, there was no denying that the room had descended into a state of awkwardness.

For a few moments he said nothing, until finally the man could not bear the uncomfortable silence any longer. He might as well learn his new roommate's name. "I'm guessing you aren't really called Lesley Matthews, are you?"