And now came the time that Ayumu had not been looking forward to in the slightest, especially after the exchange on the bulletin board earlier in the day. After her shower she'd twisted her damp hair up into a knot at the nape of her neck, using a pair of pens to hold it in place and not so incidentally put them within easy reach, and carefully replaced the other pens and her one hidden scalpel in their places under her clothing.

When she arrived at their shared room she appeared entirely cheerful and pleased with something, even idly humming to herself as she entered. She halted upon seeing Yuffie already there, though, her self-satisfied little smile fading into what looked almost like guilt as she looked toward her roommate.

She didn't say anything, though, only gave a small nod of acknowledgement before moving over to sit at her desk and examine tonight's dinner. It was a pity that they were unlikely to be interrupted again tonight. Spending the time until night confined in a room with Yuffie could be...interesting.