[He turns to look at her a bit confused, as if she sputtered out a series of nonsense words. But, after a moment he does smile.]

Of course we are, we are classmates, and... you all waited for me.

[That had meant the world to him.]

But, everyone else? A potential casualty.

[His expression shifted, his smile was no longer genuine.]

My luck will cause problems if I get close to them.