Vlad still remembered his college days, and he had to agree that half the appeal had been the sheer number and variety of people to be met. Although he hadn't been too keen on conversation before, now he saw it was a way to find out how she had been all these years - out of curiosity, of course - without making his interest too obvious. "Online classes are easier and faster, but they are not quite the same as good old-fashioned lectures."
He frowned at the mention of the wolf, unable to hide his dislike of Shane, but the other two didn't sound familiar. "I have lived here for nearly a year, and very little manages to surprise me now." The description of a 'snooty little brat' didn't ring any bells concerning the fables, but he supposed she could have been a princess or something along those lines. "It must be very different from where you last lived." He kept his voice casual, as it all he was doing was making polite conversation. So far all he knew was that she was a talkative sort.