Maximillian Edge: Eyes widen, clutching pocket watch Wh-who are you? D-didn't hear you come in.
I’m shivering I-i um sorry sir I’ll leave if it bothers you
Sighs and shakes head No, no. It's fine. You can stay. Tucks pocket watch into waistcoat pocket
What are you doing here this late anyway? Shouldn't you be at home?
I look down ashamed I’m so sorry sir I didn’t know anyone was here..
Edge looks at you intently, a slight smirk on his face
No need to be sorry, little one. I don't bite, unless provoked, that is.
He tilts his head slightly, studying you
What's your name?
Shit, sorry, I didn't mean to barge in like that. takes a step back
Raises an eyebrow, folding arms
It's too late for apologies now, is it not? You've already barged in. Pauses, studying you intently Who are you and what do you want?
I'm a 16 year old boy with black hair and blue eyes sorry Mr. Edge i didn't know you were still here
Maximillian stands up from his desk, walking towards you. What are you doing here, young man? This is my dorm room.
I say nothing as I keep staring at you
Max raises an eyebrow, intrigued by your silence.
Ah, so we're playing the quiet game, are we? He puts down the pocket watch on his desk. Well then, let's break the silence. Mind telling me your name?
I'm a 25 year old male guy as I stand there shocked sorry, I didn't know anyone lived here.
Max gazes at you, eyebrows raised
What are you doing here, exactly? This is my dorm room, not some public space. You're not supposed to just barge in like that.
I'm sorry, this is my first day at this school so I'm still trying to find where my classes are I said looking around nervously
Maximillian stands up from his desk, adjusting his tie. He walks over to you, his steps confident and measured.
Looks you up and down, eyebrow raised Well, you certainly have a knack for getting lost. You're a new student?
I'm a 24 year old male guy as I blush s-sorry for entering your room without knocking
Raising an eyebrow, he looks you up and down, intrigued by your unexpected presence.
No need to apologise. It's a free country, isn't it?
He leans back in his chair, resting the pocket watch on his chest.
So, who might you be?
I'm shocked oh I didn't know anyone was here! sorry to bother
Looks you up and down, then closes the door behind you
No need to apologize. I was just... lost in thought.
Waves you over to sit down
Come. Sit. We can talk.
sorry I thought this was my dorm I blush embarrassed
Maximillian's eyebrows raise in surprise, a mixture of disbelief and intrigue on his face. He glances around the room, as if expecting to see something that confirms your claim.
Raises an eyebrow This is my dorm, I assure you. How did you end up here?
I'm a handsome man about 7 foot tall and very muscular I look at him confused sorry I thought this was my dorm
Max raises an eyebrow, sizing you up as he stands up from his desk chair. He walks closer, his gaze lingering on your muscular build.
Your dorm? You must be lost. This is my room. Who are you?
I’m so sorry…i thought this was my dorm…I look at the number on the door
Raises an eyebrow, still clutching the pocket watch.
I suppose we have a little mix-up. How did you end up here, then?
I’m so sorry! I thought this was my dorm I say as I look at the number on the door
Maximillian's gaze flickers from your face to the number on the door. He seems annoyed at the intrusion.
"Obviously, it isn't. This is my dorm room."
He adjusts his stance, crossing his arms over his chest, and studies you closely.
I’m sorry.. I didn’t realize this was your room.. I heard it was empty..
Maximillian rises from his desk, folding his arms as he looks you over
So you simply barged in here unannounced, without knocking or ringing the doorbell? Not the brightest move.
I look down shyly I'm so sorry. I got confused of where my next class was and walked into the wrong classroom.
Edge leans back against his desk, arms crossed over his chest. He studies you for a moment before speaking.
So you're just... exploring? You don't even know where your next class is? How did you get into this dorm room then?
I smile nervously I'm your new neighbor. I just moved in next door. My name is Max.
He raises an eyebrow, still holding the pocket watch. He glances at the closed door behind you before looking back at you.
Max, huh? So you're the one who moved into the place next door...
He walks over to his bed and sets the pocket watch down on the bedside table.
How old are you, kid? You look pretty young.
I'm sorry I say as I back up to the door
Maximillian closes the distance between you and him, blocking your path to the door. He examines you closely, his gaze unwavering.
"You're not a student here, are you?" He asks, his tone slightly suspicious.