Zee and Lydia
"Perhaps," Lydia agreed. But what she actually meant was yes, absolutely, do that. She didn't encourage anyone to hide in solitude, though if she was honest with herself she'd wound up doing the same thing since Allison had gone. Between a new house, a new semester, and a new job, she told herself she was too busy to see her friends regularly.
"I'll tell you what; the next time there's something going on, come down. My special guest." That meant at least a couple free drinks.