"Only person I can really think to ask for permission is Teacher..." Though it'd be funny if the Body could technically give them permission - she kinda sorta nudged them down here, after all.

"Certainly worth the try. That thing he gave you was likely a keyring, come to think. Maybe he has the keys to go with it."

She pulls it out of her pocket and experimentally opens and closes it. "Huh, guess so - wonder why all the ceremony with giving the cavs a key ring, though."

"Could be they were just bored. I get the feeling the First is even deader than the Ninth."

"Teacher does have a flair for the dramatic," she says, with zero trace of irony. 

"You're one to talk, Miss Gossamer Thinness of Her Blade."

"In my defense, that is the coolest possible epithet. I had no idea it wasn't still in use." Clearly only she and Ortus - plus Teacher - have any taste. 

"Uh huh. Let's see if we can find a way out of here that's not across the broken hallway."

"Or at least a way to the ocean that doesn't involve any daring escapades with ropes."

"Sure, either or."

Onwards to explore, then? 

Onwards. No paths to the ocean reveal themselves, but they do come across an unlocked door to a room with an empty swimming pool, and a route to the upper levels of the atrium the keyring ceremony was held in.

They'll have to keep looking for ocean access, then. (Or ask Teacher when they see him.)

After they've gotten some rest. They can head back to their quarters for now.

"Alright - after you."

Their quarters are a suite of rooms- sitting room, study, bathroom (with a tub to take real baths in), bedroom. The bedroom has a one bed in it, with a cot turned lengthwise at the end for the cavalier.

Interesting idea of sleeping arrangements. 

It's very traditional.

Does Ellyn like tradition, here? 

She could see the appeal.

But Ellyn also likes having Gideon available to curl up around, so, it's not entirely an easy decision.

Gideon prefers snuggling, too, she thinks.

Sharing the bed it is.

Excellent. 

They can catch a restful few hours until it's properly morning.

Though Gideon probably still manages to wake up first.