>>5450204In the short time before the group is out of view the scene is indelibly seared into your memory. You turn to the only employee present, who now looks much less bored, with a questioning stare. "Excuse me, what the hell was that?" "That, uh... well, the fraternities get a little wild with initiations and that sort of thing. It's calmed down a lot in recent years though. Come here in, say, 2005 and you'd see way worse." You struggle to imagine what could be worse before deciding that you're better off not trying. "You're a freshman, right?" You nod. "Ah. Good luck then." "...Good luck with what?" "You'll know soon enough." With that the man turns his attention away from you and starts reading a book.
Before long the two of you are done waiting, and simply make small talk while waiting for Jason's ride. It's not long before it arrives, and you thank Jason again for his help before wishing him farewell. You return to your van, now alone, and check your watch. A little after three. Orientation tomorrow starts at 8, so you'd like to get up at 6 or 7. Given that you need to grab groceries and sort out some of the things you've just left sitting in the living room, you don't have time to do too much.
>May as well just grab your groceries and head back home. You're not sure how long it'll take to get everything dealt with and you'd like some time to yourself after all the driving and moving.>The campus isn't too far from here. You guess you could spare a look.>While your living situation is partially covered, you do still need money. May as well go around and grab some job applications.>Write-in 