He's not particularly interesting to look at. In a city that was big on color and art he was- very gray. If he wasn't having fun, this party was probably too exciting and colorful him. Opposite end of the 'not comfortable here' spectrum.

"I'm used to parties a little less... buttoned up." Sure, she and her friends were at parties their parents were throwing, where the rules were more like this. But that was a party where the floor might as well be covered in broken glass. You step lightly and carefully. It's a party when drinking games and chaos reign over everyone. "And I'm more comfortable when I know more people."

Going to a party fresh out of the cave pond isn't really working for Abby the way she wanted.