The Chamberlain's Men: Hugh & Mason
Mason would say that Hugh wasn't at the end of that particular life lesson if he was still contemplating how to get around the stupidity and still go to bars and meat markets like the club he currently sat in. (He had no delusions what The Chamberlain's Men was.) One had to reach pure apathy before receiving one's diploma.
Of course, he was currently an active hypocrite so he had no leg to stand on.
"I ran away from shame and spotlight in order to continue receiving my...allowance." Bare faced truth with a whole lot of detail missing. "Repose seemed a nice hole to hide in." He gave a crocodile smile to Hugh. "You?"