Alan loosened his tie slightly as they walked back towards the activities centre. Greg was dressed rather casually compared to him, and he felt overdressed for the occasion. He also lamented that he hadn't brought much in terms of casual wear, though the thoughts left him quickly as they approached the table full of people.

Greg quickly approached the growing mass of people, leaning on the table. Alan stood behind, looking at them all. A few looked nervous, and he felt slightly reassured. He took a step forward to say something, then subtly backed off. This was dumb. These people were just like him. Why was he nervous? Still, he stood on the fringes for a few long moments. Finally, after a lull in the conversation, he stepped forward.

"Hullo. My name is Alan. I. I don't need to sit." He pushed up his glasses, a goofy glint in his eyes. Shifting his weight from foot to foot, he looked towards the entrance of the activities centre. Just what was this orientation event going to be? No one seemed to know.