[Oh. No wonder Jade isn't looking directly at anyone. Alice feels her shoulders droop some.]

Like that night in the dorms?

[Or well the equivalent, where the new Shard-Bearers slept and where her Resting Room was now.

Alice doesn't squeeze Jade's hand or anything like that. She probably doesn't need the overstimulation of such a gesture. Instead Alice begins to lead the way, fending off those who might ask anywhere or anyone who looks far too curious.]]

Is this a side effect of sleeping so long?