Up until recently maintained as a museum, the childhood home of the Braddock family has been pressed into service as additional housing and classroom space for the Institute. Additionally, the increased demands have led to the main ballroom being converted into a cafeteria for both the Institute and those University students on a meal plan. Student reactions have been mixed, and reports of paranormal activity are as of yet unsubstantiated.
Ryan looked him over, then nodded. "The next person that walks into the room, you profess your undying love to them and ask them to marry you. And make it sound convincing."
"All of them?" John asked incredulously. He was about to say something else, but realized he had never set foot in a thrift shop himself. He had no ill opinion of them, he had simply never had a reason to use one.