Fandom Here I Come

my departure had been rather an understated affair. Mom, Hobson Ilya the Bannik were there of course, but Neil had begged off, and Yang hadn't been seen much since T'ing went off globetrotting. I have to admit I was a bit disappointed. But at least Teleri and Master Runyon had shown up.
God only knows what it looked like to the folks at the train station. Since about half of New York would only be able to see, less than half of our number. A quick kiss from Mom with a lecture about behaving myself and not forgetting sunscreen and bug repellant, a not so quick kiss from Teleri and a small brown paper wrapped package.
"Just in case milord." she grinned. I frowned at her once I'd recovered from her farewell. But hell I couldn't stay mad at her.
"Take care of yourself." I told her.
"By th' time ye return, me boy," Runyon said with a hearty handshake. "She'll be a star, just wait and see." Then he winked. "Hope ye don't mind if'n I forgo the good bye kiss eh?"
Hobson handed me my suitcase and duffel bag, and Ilya handed me his parting gift. A toiletries kit with shampoo, conditioner, soap, and toothpaste. Naturally.
I absolutely did not have any kind of lump in my throat when the train pulled out. Not at all.
An hour into the trip I started to feel a bit peckish. Slipping my hand into my pocket to check for cash for the dining car, I found instead, a note.

Check the pocket in your suitcase.
-Hobson

I did, and found a small bag lunch packed with my favorite cheese crackers.
"How does he do that?" I wondered.

Room 314: After the Mingling

So this is a dorm room. From the looks of things my room mate has beaten me to dibsing a bed. Fair enough.