Mashuka entered the cafeteria and almost immediately lost his roommates among the other people. Wuh-oh, it looked like he'd be eating along this afternoon. Which, really when it came down to it wasn't too much of an issue, given that the smell of the food alone was making his mouth water, he was fairly sure he wouldn't have offered any grand conversations. 

So he grabbed a tray, piled it with meats and vegetables, and then found himself a free seat. It was actually kind of nice being in such a crowded place alone. He didn't have to worry about keeping someone's attention, or thinking of topics to talk about, all he had to do was listen to the myriad of conversations going on around him. Mashuka knew he didn't want to spend his life like a recluse, but sometimes it was nice to just be 'that one guy' and relax without any sort of expectations. 

Alright, less introspection, more focusing on the delicious food.