I had to. [ It was the only place he could afford. The only place that would be his and not belong to his father or to Gansey. ] This place is owned by the school. It's pretty big on the whole religion thing, the whole town is. And they let me rent it.

[ The dormitories would be better but he doesn't have a politician funding him. He doesn't have parents with more money than they need. ] It's quiet. It's good when I need to study. [ He doesn't need anyone around him, he doesn't need pity.

And then with a hint of irritation he speaks again. But whether it's at Rafa or himself is unclear. ] Why are you even interested?