Murdoc may have sat at the table with a scowl, but he left it with a friendly bow and a wide grin. The grin seemed strange on his face, but it was genuine.

He strides away from the table, waving cheerfully at his fellow staff members. He notices Vriska at the end of her table and flashes her an even wider grin. It's so nice to see students sitting. Sitting in a nice hall on a lovely day.

"Good Morning, Miss Serket. How are you today?"