The commotion in Dorm Room 303 had made the atmosphere upstairs a bit awkward. Even those who were usually thick-skinned felt embarrassed to continue 'expressing their feelings' into the microphone. With a cautionary example right before their eyes, no one wanted to risk upsetting someone else's fragile heart and turning the reunion into a session of grievances and squabbling...
"It's getting late, I have the early shift tomorrow, I'll head out first."
"I'll go with you, I drove here and can give you a ride..."
"Not bad, kid, you bought a car just a year after graduating. What kind of car is it?"
"Nothing fancy, a Buick Regal. Who else is leaving? I can give you a lift too..."
In the end, they couldn't resist. Those who had bought cars after just graduating finally found a small chance to show off their car keys at the last moment, and a group of them left first.