It didn't make him feel better, actually. Every veteran of Landel's knew that sleeping for long periods preceded getting "released". Claude had seen it happen to enough of his roommates to know firsthand -- and, although he wasn't about to say this to Guy, Luke wasn't exactly known for sticking around Landel's.

He just had to hope it didn't happen to him again anytime soon. Just because he'd woken up this morning didn't mean he was out of the woods. Sometimes it could be something as innocuous as sleeping through several nights in a row, or missing a day here and there, and then...

Claude swallowed hard and did his best not to let it get to him, but that was easier said than done.

"Well, maybe Luke is wandering around somewhere too, then," he said, trying to sound positive. "I'll be sure to keep an eye out for him."

There was an awkward pause as Claude shifted his weight from one foot to the other. "So, umm...what did you wind up doing last night?"