I get it. Why put in the effort if it's not going to pay off? School's one of the things in life you hope to cash in on. [ work's another but he's more focused on the idea that if they won't remember anything from their stay, then why should any of it matter? that's a dangerous thought — one that could make him spiral more recklessly than he already is — which is why he doesn't ask her to elaborate and doesn't fish to learn why she's so certain.

some things may be better left vague.

he wants mindless fun, free of responsibility and good intentions. something out of character, the likes of which he would have continued doing had Bo never walked into his life. ( the fact that they're getting to know each other indicates that Caroline will come to mean something to Dyson but whether that gets past the surface level of friends with benefits or develops deeper remains to be seen. )

Caroline is alluring to him; she might as well have him by the collar of his shirt because he's hanging on her every word and watching her trace her glass ( it's only a glance ), and wondering with a hunger in his gaze what it would feel like if he dropped the small talk and kissed her. if she would push him away or drag her hands down his vest and count the buttons with her fingers, maybe twist them into any piece of fabric she could grab. he'd prefer if she ripped it off of him but beggars can't be choosers when fantasizing in a public place. ]

You'd see me coming from miles away. [ an attempt to ease her mind and to distract his, really, not that it's helping. ] What else are you good at?