There was recently another exchange period in the three Gardens, students from Trabia and Galbadia would come to Balamb, and some at Balamb went to one of the other two. A girl, about the same age as the two males that were heading to train, stumbled into view. Squall remembered her from before, when she arrived at Garden with the other people from Trabia, looking all bubbly and carefree. She came closer to the couple.
"Hey guys! I heard you were going to the Training Center! Since I've never been, can I come with you? Pleeeeaase?"
Zell's face brightened up. It wasn't the fact that it a girl, no, he wasn't interested in any gender, but the fact that he had a potential friend to make. Zell liked to be liked.
"Sure, you can come! The more the better!"
Squall remained silent, really not caring to meet anyone new. In fact he didn't like meeting new people at all.
"By the way…" My name's Selphie! Pleased to meet ya!" The exchange student almost yelled.
Zell put his hand in front of him, for a handshake, with a huge grin spread wide on his face.
"Name's Zell Dincht!"
Selphie gripped Zell's outstretched hand, and shook vigorously, obviously glad that someone was like her in this new place.
"And who's this?" Selphie gestured towards the quiet Squall.
Squall didn't answer, he thought it was pointless when he knew Zell was going to do it anyway. And Squall didn't much feel like socializing, either.
"Oh don't mind him." Zell stated. "He's Squall. He can be a bit quiet sometimes…well, all the time."
With that, Squall turned and started to the Training Center alone, although it wasn't long until the others caught up. This behaviour was expected of Squall, it was what he was like, what he would normally do. He was unsociable, much preferring to strengthen and improve his skills with a Gunblade, than be around people. Even with this, though, he was still well liked and popular at Garden, and was one of the top students in his class. The group turned into the walkway leading the TC, following the green arrow beneath their feet.