"It's the Halloween feast!"
"No."
"They've been decorating all week!"
"No."
"It's the one day we can all sit together!"
The girl narrowed her eyes at her companions. Daphne was pleading while Theo was feigning indifference, she sighed, "...no."
"See," Theo shot out, "I told you she's embarrassed of us!"
"Nice manipulation attempt...still 'no.' I'll take us to the kitchens if you want food that badly."
They continued to badger her, but she stayed firm. The next day, when news of the Troll spread, her friends caught her eye.
"You're welcome," she mouthed.