The sound took him by surprise, and he jerked his head up to stare at the door. It was stupid, but part of him had hoped that Vance had meant breakfast tomorrow. That was why Robbie had said to meet him here. There would be no chickening out on his end. He could get through this conversation, make Vance see it his way, and everything could go back to normal. No sweat. He's definitely faced tougher than Vance Astrovik.

... maybe not.

Still, Robbie got up and grabbed a hooded shirt. It wasn't a proper hoodie - it didn't have the right bands or the nice big pocket. It covered, and he thought that was what he wanted as he pulled it on, right up until he reached the door. Then, he thought, no. It was his room, and this should be the one place he could relax and not have to lie or hide he won't offend others.

Hasn't he already offended others enough today? Robbie pulled the hood up and opened the door, stepping aside to let Vance enter. "Hey."