The faculty member in charge of the dormitory, Hallie Zimmer, was only halfway through the freshman registration list in her hands when she looked up at me.She asked, "Aiden Shaw? You just arrived, and you already want to live off campus?"I placed my admission letter, a photocopy of my ID, a medical certificate documenting my severe allergic reactions, and my application to live off campus on her desk."Ms. Zimmer, I have a history of severe allergic reactions to mosquito bites. My roommate, Nathan White, won't let us kill mosquitoes or put up mosquito nets," I explained.The office fell silent for a moment.The resident advisor, who was sorting through some paperwork beside Hallie, failed to hold back a laugh. "He won't let you kill mosquitoes?"Hallie frowned and said, "Aiden, conflicts with roommates can be resolved through communication first. An application to live off campus can't be approved the same day."Suddenly, a soft, aggrieved voice came from the doorway. "It's n
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