Fred ambled on back to his apartment. He was tempted to examine the plants in everyone's garden as he passed by, but the old lady who'd chased after him with a stick last week made him think twice. Class had been boring. The lecture was a full three hours, and the teacher's voice droned. Luckily that course was but once a week. Tomorrow would be another day with the landscapers, hauling mulch and planting spruce trees, likely. It was hard work by times, but the sort of thing he was used to. The fresh air was a nice bonus..
Speaking of air, he could smell someone barbecuing just down the block, reminding him of how close supper time was.
Not but a few minutes later he arrived at his apartment. Stepping inside, he dropped his schoolbag, and starting prepping something quick to eat.
Just as dark began to fall, he went over to his computer. Video games were tempting, but he'd best put out an ad for a roommate. He'd delayed that long enough. It didn't take long to finish, either. Stretching back in his chair, he sighed. "And now we wait.."