"Nay, I have been given to the Third District, which I can only assume is something chosen at random and not a comment on my abilities, or I would have been placed in the First District for certain!"

Bert was a bit disappointed too, it would have been easier to see his new friend if they were on the same floor in the tower. But there are plenty of ways around that and he perked up again quickly.

"We will simply have to spend more time out of our rooms, aye? Meet new people and increase our chances of seeing one another."