*Eureka Academy:Second Semester*

The silver-haired young woman smiled, accepted Bartholomew's handshake right away, and introduced herself.

"Pleasure to meet you as well. I'm Estrella Briller, second chair of DisCom."

The girl he recognized as Delijah got up from her seat on the fountain, and straightened up. She was still quite short even after doing so.

A pleasure to meet you. I am Delijah Fei, the Vice President of the Discipline Committee here at Eureka Academy. I hope to work and cooperate well with you two in the coming year.

Bartholomew noticed Delijah check her watch; he realized dinner time must be soon approaching, and out of interest, he reached into his pocket and checked the time on his phone.

How about we have dinner together? With the entire committee? All we are missing is Veerle and Athena.

"That sounds good to me. I do want to get to know all of you better, seeing as we'll be working together for a while."

“That's an excellent idea,” agreed Bartholomew, replacing his phone in his pocket. “And hey, since I'm new at this, maybe I could even pick up a few pointers from you ladies as well.” He grinned.

Just then, a young girl in a light red kimono approached them; she looked a bit lost.

“Um… I am sorry for interrupting,” she said to them, in a bit of a British accent.“However, I am looking for where the dinner event is supposed to take place. Could you pl-“
The girl trailed off, her gaze drifting up to the roof of a nearby building. Bartholomew turned to look, and tried to see what had attracted her attention. He could make out two figures standing up there; and though the growing darkness made it a bit difficult to see who they were, he was pretty sure he recognized both of them. Veerle Shinja, the new leader of the Disciplinary Committee, and Orion Smith, the infamous former Student Council member who had “betrayed” Eureka Academy last year. Bartholomew tried very hard not to smile; as arrogant as Orion could be sometimes, his actions last term had been completely ingenious. Infiltrating Diaga Academy to save his own skin, then working his way back into Eureka by duping the Diagas during their assault....His execution of it had been a bit sloppy for Bartholomew's tastes, but he had to admire the man for trying. As it seemed like he was already in trouble, however, he certainly didn't envy him.

It appeared as though Veerle was getting ready to attack Orion—understandable, given the duplicitous reputation the young man had acquired. Or, perhaps he had simply run his mouth just now, as was a frequent problem he seemed to have. Either way, though, Bartholomew figured it would be best to leave them be; he didn't feel like getting involved in such a thing himself, so he quickly removed his attention from the figures on the roof, hoping the other Committee members with him wouldn't notice and decide that they all needed to intervene.

He returned his eyes to the young girl with the question, then raised an eyebrow briefly at a boy who ran by and almost hit the lot of them. Looking back at the girl, he decided to answer her; he figured assisting a lost student might be a good opening act for his new position.

“The dinner hall? We're on our way there ourselves,” he replied brightly, giving her a kind smile. “Why don't you follow us?” He glanced at Delijah and Estrella. “So long as that's alright with you ladies, that is?”
 
[Gavin]

It was odd not to see Orion fight. He had always seemed like he was ready for it and wanted to show off his ability. Now here he was dodging instead of miming and this DicCom girl was throwing ribbons, of all things, at him. Ribbons that had sai at the end. How annoying.

Yet given the skill with which Orion was dodging, it seemed like he would have no problem and there wouldn't be a reason to step in. Until the daggers appeared.

The vampire sighed.

"Seems like there's always blood flying around this place," he murmured.

Fromt he corner of his eye he could see someone on another rooftop, Raistlin. He was a mage that wasn't to be trifled with. Though given who he was, more than likely he was just here for the show.

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[Mishra]

"It's never a bad thing to meet someone like yourself. Or like you, a natural born one. Alchemy can be so cruel but sooooo much fun."

He laughed a bit at that before stopping abruptly.

"So I'm interesting to you..." he purred. "In what way?"

With his last words his eyebrows raised just slightly and his cat ears twitched. He had caught Hitoki's playfulness and was wanting to see where that led. Hopefully to some fun. In the lab.
 
HITOKI GEKITSOU​

Interested in what way indeed. Hitoki had to think carefully about that one. He was a good-looking young man... mysterious looking too... he liked that. But it was definately the ears and tail that piqued his curiousity more than his physique; though that also held a lot of interest for the little tiger.

"I'm not sure..." his tail swished around, reaching out to its full length as it moved to gently thwap the other boy on the cheek. "You seem like you'd surprise me... in many ways. That's always interesting."

He turned his back to him as he continued to think, tail swaying slowly so as the boy knew he was not being rude - if he understood the gesture, that was. After all, not everyone could speak in the secret language of the feline; but this guy definitely had some feline in him...so.

"Intrigued by mystery, that's me... Though I also quite like tall, dark and handsome. So you've got everything covered," he continued, tapping a pawed hand to his cheek. "So in many ways, I guess."
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((OOC: im getting a nosebleed now lol yaoi kittens!!!))

Nami sat on a chair close to the exit of the room, if anything started to happen that he didnt like he would be likely to bolt out of the room like a scared puppy. even though his blood was feline, it gave him no characteristics of the cat race unless he got extremely emotional one way or the other, hopefully if he avoided people like the plague such things could not, should not happen, He would not allow himself to be so disgraced by turning so. He quietly sat and ate ramne by himself, he seemed to give off an aura that said "Stay the hell away from me!" he didnt care if it was his all round attitude or his bandages that put people off, he was happy to be alone, he had been alone for a long time and liked it that way.

Well he didnt really but he remembered being told that if someone is told something often enough they begin to believe it, so he drilled that message into himself at any given oppertunity, just so he could stop feeling lonely, his eyes drifted over the milling crowd, observing them as though he was not one of them, merely an observer on the outside of this world, where nothing and noone could hurt him, but then he spotted something that dragged him back into reality. across from him sat and floated two neko boys, they were both beautiful to behold and so striking was there beauty that he hardly realised that he was staring at them as they spoke.
 
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[Mishra]

Hitoki's tail thwapped his cheek and he could feel the soft light brown fur. He was tempted to hold it and nuzzle it.

"Oh, I'll surprise you."

The other catboy turned, his tail swaying. Somewhere deep in his mind, he knew what it meant, the spliced DNA telling him what it was.

"Intrigued by mystery, that's me... Though I also quite like tall, dark and handsome. So you've got everything covered. So in many ways, I guess."

"But what ways in particular?" he asked, moving in closer and to the side.

"Like this?" he asked, setting down on the ground and wrapping his arms around Hitoki and nuzzling the little tiger's cheek.
 
HITOKI GEKITSOU

The arms wrapping around him followed be the nuzzle made Hitoki jump. He had not quiiiiite expected that as he was lost in his own private musings, but nor did he shy away. Instead he closed his eyes and purred. What a strange thing.

Hitoki was a cat through and through; show him a little affection and you have him purring like a kitten. His ears twitched as his tail wrapped around the other boys' arm. "Well, that was most certainly a surprise; a nice one, admittedly," he finally said, a slight flush stealing over his pale face. Thankfully the students were far too interested in getting on with whatever the hell it was they were doing than standing and gawking at this rather sudden display of affection between two catboys. That could have been a little more embarassing.

"Though if anyone starts staring, I might have to claw them in the face..." he added in an undertone, turning his head slightly to affectionately nuzzle the slightly taller boy in return. "And I feel that would ruin the mood somewhat. I should probably tell you my name- Hitoki, if you're interested." He grinned, revealing his sharper than normal canines, making him appear almost kittenish.
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Orion wasn't going to bother dodging this one. He had no reason to, now that she had sai attached so as he could effectively block it. His hands left his pockets as he moved to do what was needed. One throwing knife appearing in his left hand, and lashed out, striking the first sai to send it trailing away. The second one was thrown, and Orion blocked this one with another throwing knife, right hand. Then both disappeared back into his sleeves as he awaited her next move.

He still had a number of throwing knives, twin katana, and his martial arts ability. Not to mention his QI strike he could use if things got too serious. He watched as she drew daggers and fans were placed at her thighs. He was intrigued by this style, but was wary. Both hands were ready to draw out throwing knives again to block.

OOC: Bleh, short, but not much Orion can do atm. I think the serious part of the fight shall be coming soon, though.
 
Sudenly the catboys he was watching began nuzzling, he watched for about a minute before pinching himself to make sure this wasnt one of his dirty fantasies again, no it was really happening, something stirred inside him, and he knew exactly what it was. he had felt it before when he last passed out from blood loss, a slight tightening of the stomach as the blood rushes to the cheeks, lips and certain other areas, he stood up knocking over what was to him just a faceless figure, but no doubt would turn out to be a student, he muttered an apology as he ran out of the dining hall, right past the two catboys, holding on as tight as he could to the transformation, he couldnt let it happen in front of people. Pushing past students he exited the hall and ran straight into a man who had been about to enter the room. "Gomen" he said automatically not even stopping to see if the other guy had understood he ran to the bathroom and locked the cubicle. and then transformed into a purple furred cat. 'damn it' He thought as he couldnt speak in this form 'i sure hope they didnt notice that i had stared at them'
 
[Mishra]

"Well then, Hitoki, I'd have to agree this is a little too public. So perhaps I should take you somewhere else. Somewhere a little more private," he chuckled, his own tail wrapping around Hitoki's arm.

Still holding Hitoki in his arms, they began to fade just a little bit and they began sinking into the ground.

"Don't be afraid," he purred. "You're perfectly safe."

He took them both through the island until they were under a building where they came back up into an empty classroom with its door shut.

"That wasn't so bad was it?" Mishra grinned, his own canines gleaming in the remnants of sunlight that streamed through an open window.
 
Kazuma slowly approaches the Cafeteria, people lined up for their meals, while others are sitting wherever they pleased, talking amongst each other about daily occurances ect...

"Hmm.... lively bunch" he thought to himself, slowly panning the scenery around him, looking for a nice, quiet spot to sit and rest.

Moments passed, and finally, Kazuma found the perfect resting place, which happened to be the only place the other students were seemingly avoiding for some reason...

"I'll be resting here... no one to disturb me." he thought to himself, straightening the kink in his neck, then arching his back before falling sleep...
 
He debated getting some food for a while, he wasn't particularly hungry and wondered if he'd be able to slip off from Seb. He waited for his moment, Seb getting up to go and get food. He took the chance, quickly getting out of his seat and wandering out of the cafeteria. He tasted freedom from the little git, already a sense of regret was creeping over him for being so friendly to him. He shoved his hands in his pockets and wandered outside, going over to a board with the list of classes on it. He scanned them for a while, glancing over everything from 'Power assisted home economics', 'Advanced Battle Training' to 'The Geography of Ley Line Locations' and 'Weather: The Effect on Powers'. All sorts of classes and lectures for all sorts of reasons. He settled on a combat class for now, get some bearings and test the waters so to speak with the other students.

He ran a finger down through the information, all he needed was a class room and he was sorted. He tapped the room number, and set on his way into the building. Wandering along the hall he came to the class and looked through the door. A few people were already sat down, chatting among themselves so he walked in. The silence like a bar in an old western fell upon the room before picking up again. Grigory planted himself in a nearby seat and rested back, waiting for the class to start. He didn't particularly wantg to bother with chatting, he'd be kicking the 7 shades out of half ot them soon anyways so why bother with niceties.
 
Vale Breeze
Dinning Hall->Roof
18:10 to around 18:56

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Vale was alone again, as he sighed. Wolf and the others said that he should go on ahead to the dinning hall, and that they 'should meet up again'. Vale let himself fall on the first free spot there was, however nobody sat close to him to make any contact, Vale felt some kind of two-sided problem: he wanted to set things straight in his mind, a hard task in itself, but he also wanted to make friends badly. Vale sighed again as he placed his head on the table began to grumble lightly. It's a good thing he couldn't produce steam otherwise steam would come from his head at the moment.

After a while Vale looked up again with slightly-bored looking eyes as he blinked twice to notice a white-orange shiny little ball of fire with two bright tingling eyes that looked at him, as the little ball came to his cheek and cuddled it. "So little lad, how 'bout we eat some stuff?" Vale asked as the ball nodded (it went up and down), Vale then grabbed two empty plates in front of him, and loaded some food on them. "Mind if we go outside?" Vale asked, "You know how much I love the outdoors.." He added as the ball nodded again and already flew to the door, causing Vale to follow.

"At least you know directions." Vale said as he smiled, as the ball taped it's body against Vale like a hug, giving away some warmth. When they finally reached the roof and Vale sat down almost at the end of the roof and placed the plates next to him, the ball pitied itself over the smaller plate. The ball blew some fire out of itself and burned all the food: leaving only some ash on the plate, as it then somehow swallowed it, as it then tried to burn Vale's food to eat it as well.

"No,this's mine!" Vale said with a smile, as he retailitated the ball with a finger on fire, causing the ball to back off and frown. "Haha sorry." Vale laughed a short while, "here, I'll make up with ya." Vale said as he summoned a fireball that was even smaller than the ball and manipulated the fireball in all kind of directions making it's petfriend follow. "Sometimes, I wonder where you even came from.." Vale asked, not exactly expecting a reply anytime soon, but he left his food alone.
 
HITOKI GEKITSOU

Out the corner of his eye, Hitoki saw someone run past in a blur, clearly trying to get away from something. He raised an eyebrow curiously before blushing lightly. It wasn't Mishra and Hitoki they were running from the presence of, was it?

He didn't have much time to think about it as Mishra's tail furled around his arm, pulling his attention back. The other boy's voice seemed almost distant for a moment, as though Hitoki was hearing it in the very recesses of his mind. Dragging his eyes to Mishra's, he beamed as Mishra decided they would go somewhere more private.

Though the methods in which they would do so were not what he expected.

It was a foreign feeling to say the least; phasing through the island to slowly emerge in a desolate classroom. It was most definitely something he had never experienced before. His eyes were wide as he stared at the boy, his mind trying to process what had just happened. Did he really want to know? No... it seemed far too complicated.

Another time maybe.

"It was... different," Hitoki said with a small laugh, forcing his rapidly beating heart to calm. He'd have to ask for a warning next time.

A pawed hand rested on Mishra's chest as the slightly smaller catboy shifted himself around to face him fully, trying not to detach himself from the other. "Though this is infinitely better, I must say." He mrowled softly, his soft brown cat-eyes twinkling.


{{I'll get a Veerle post up when I can think of how to reply.... Probably tomorrow}}






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Story Yuta
Shapeshifter
Dorm rooms --> Dining Area

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Story stayed in his room, waiting till he could no longer hear anyone in the dorm rooms. He didn't think anyone had noticed him so that was always good.
Looking at his watch he frowned... Dinner time... he was a bit hungry though but he didn't have a uniform anymore and there would be so many people out there... but he'd rather not starve.

Standing up, the silver haired boy headed to his door, poking his head out, good no one there... then he headed out the door. As he reached the main door to the dorms he bumped into someone. It was that boy he threatened earlier... he could have sworn he'd also left. "Ugh... what are you doing here?" he said absentmindedly... not realising that was probably a stupid question to ask someone who lived in the same dorms... "I'm going to the Dining hall... so... get out of my way." Story was tired, transforming took a lot out of him, he even looked like he was ready to sleep while standing up.

Story shoved past the boy named Joey, and walked out the door, if the boy chose to follow... he wouldn't really care.


(OOC) Sorry Joey for taking so long to make this post :(
 
OOC: Kate, since your character offered, why dont you take us there?
Btw Rav, Maya has 9 guitars in total, so 8 of em line one side of our dorm room XD
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Delijah
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"That sounds good to me. I do want to get to know all of you better, seeing as we'll be working together for a while."

“That's an excellent idea, and hey, since I'm new at this, maybe I could even pick up a few pointers from you ladies as well.”

Great. Then let's go to the....

At that moment, a softer, accented voice interrupted Delijah and the trio turn to the newcomer. It was a young girl in a red Kimono. Her accent was a strange contrast to her outfit and her ears meant that she was of some elven descent, if not one herself.

“Um… I am sorry for interrupting. However, I am looking for where the dinner event is supposed to take place. Could you pl-“
The girl trailed off as her attention was diverted and Delijah gave an internal huff, chastising the girl in her mind while clearly oblivious to her own similar error just mere minutes ago.

Hmph. Do not trail off in thought halfway through a sentence girl.

Delijah trailed after the girl's eyes and saw what she recognised as Veerle and Orion almost engaging in combat. However, that was of no concern to her. If the leader has taken it upon her own hands to deal with it, then it was being dealt with and no additional presence would really change much. Rather, she waited for the girl to continue when Bartholomew completed her thought and answered her.

The dinner hall? We're on our way there ourselves. Why don't you follow us? So long as that's alright with you ladies, that is?”

I do not see why not. I do not think Veerle and Athena would be free considering they are engaging in some form of disciplinary action on the rooftops, so let the dinner be just us three. We'll invite them two next time.

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Maya

"O-oh, er... I don't recall which exactly but, that instrument... I saw a similar one in my room... You might be in my room as well!"

Ara! Yes. That would be the room that i am in. Kyaaa~~~ This is so great! We are rooming again! The first semester was so weird! I don't think i saw you much last semester, but Yoroshiku onegaishimasu. I'll be in your care then for this semester.

Maya was feeling good this semester. She had a friend once again and they were roomies. That and that it was a full room with two others. It was going to be like middle school all over again.

Maya quickly popped off to grab a sandwich which she devoured quickly. Eluniel seemed like she was finished so she didnt want to keep her back just because she might feel a sense of obligation to keep her company.

Well, i hope my guitars aren't a bother. I know nine is a bit extreme, but i promise you, unless the room is empty, i wont use my amps. I'll have my headphones plugged in. Is that okay with you?


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Alyss Mithrandir​


Alyss’ attention was brought back by the young man who answered her unfinished question. “The dinner hall? We’re on our way there ourselves,” he started, with a smile on his face. “Why don’t you follow us?” he asked, as he glanced over at the two women next to him. “So long as that’s alright with you ladies, that is?” Alyss was happy that the first person she met on campus seemed to be a nice one. After seeing parts of the fight on the roof, she was starting to get a little worried about what life on campus would be like.

Suddenly, one of the girls dressed in darker clothing spoke up, “I do not see why not. I do not think Veerle and Athena would be free considering they are engaging in some form of disciplinary action on the rooftops, so let the dinner be just us three. We’ll invite them two next time.” Alyss noted that she looked somewhat annoyed. Did I do something wrong, Alyss thought. She didn’t pay it much mind as she spoke up once more. “That is fine by me, thank you.” Alyss was eager to eat dinner with people in the Disciplinary Committee. She wondered if they would have any interesting stories to tell.
 
[Mishra]

"I should hope it is better, being in my arms like this."

Mishra held Hitoki in his arms in a loose grip that tightened somewhat, bringing the little tiger in close. One hand moved up Hitoki's back and into the catboy's hair, ruffling it as Mishra's scratched his pale ears.

"If you thought that trip was interesting, wait until you go on this one..." Mishra purred.

He looked into Hitoki's brown eyes and his wild grin softened as he leaned in, pressing his lips to Hitoki's in a kiss.
 

  • "You've got to be kidding me. New academy, new life... same old habits. No wonder I didn't knew where I was heading... because as usual I've got my hands on the wrong map! Curses...I think I give the word 'late' a whole new definition. What a way to start with the wrong foot..."-

    In the middle of the main lobby, a highly annoyed Janus could be seen stomping and clenching his fists as he realized that not only he arrived late but he was also WEEKS behind everyone else. To make things worse, little did Janus knew that he was drawing the attention of everyone in the vicinity. From behind him, a man clad in knight's attire stepped into the scene and got a hold of Janus's left arm....
  • "You are late, you look like a mess and on top of that you are already causing problems? You really got to control that temper..."- Cairn (NPC) commented as he dragged Janus outside the building. Cairn had been like Janus' father figure for the past eight years, acting as a mentor to the young swordsman. They even fought a few battles together while working as freelancers during one of Cairn's many quests.
  • "Sorry about that sir... my emotions must have clouded my reason. Next time I'll try to be more conscious of my actions and behave." -

    Janus replied as Cairn released the grip he had on Janus's left arm. Janus then proceeded to pull up an envelop from the pocket underneath his trench coat.
  • "Make sure that letter gets to the headmaster and let's pray the headmaster doesn't kick you out of the academy for breaking the record when it comes to tardiness and absences" -

    Cairn joked as he folded his arms and leaned his back against the wall closest to the main entrance.
  • "Thank you master, I can always count on your ever present moral support during these precarious situations." -
    Janus hissed as he folded his arms in a similar manner to Cairn.
  • "Anyway..." Cairn slightly pushed himself away from the wall. He then unfolded his arms and stretched his muscles (especially his arms and legs) and then proceeded to face the exit. -"This is as far as I can accompany you Janus. Your adventure begins today...."

    Janus grins with satisfaction...
  • "Make sure you don't screw it this time." - Cairn says mockingly as he gives out a single feigned laugh. Janus's face shifted from grinning to frowning in the blink of an eye.
  • "You know grandpa, stay as a knight because as a comedian you would starve to death. Maybe when you come back, I'll teach you a trick or two." Janus retaliates with similar mockery.
  • "Who are you calling grandpa?! I am still in top shape and am quite young!" - Cairn replied to Janus's epithets, seemingly upset by the comment.
  • "Young? Sure, if compared to a mummy..." Janus said while giving out a huge grin.
  • "Erm... erm I am only 34 and I am young at heart! Anyhow I am leaving. Take care and stay out of trouble." - Cairn says as he prepares to mount his horse.
  • "Dude... I am almost 24..." Janus states clearly after he noticed how Cairn still treated him as a kid.
  • "24 years old huh? And you still barely know how to swing a sword. OH I am leaving already! Make sure you give that envelop to the headmaster. AND keep your smartass mouth in-check. I don't want to find myself dragging your sorry arse out of a bloodthirsty mob mere days of arriving. Well farewell! Hiyaaah!"

    -Cairn grabbed the horse's reins and gave his steed the command to advance. Janus watched as his master galloped away from the academy. Janus smiled and then sighed, knowing he would miss spending his time with his old mentor.

    Back inside the building, Janus remained as clueless as usual. He knew he would be assigned a dorm and a course schedule soon, but first things first; Janus had to make sure to meet the headmaster.
 
“That's an excellent idea, and hey, since I'm new at this, maybe I could even pick up a few pointers from you ladies as well.”

"Great. Then let's go to the...."

The vice president had trailed off once again. It wasn't like how she did before, however. Her pupils had centered more as if someone was approaching them. Estrella turned her head to see where she was gazing, and spotted a girl in a red kimono approaching them. She looked quite innocent, yet her appearances weren't totally human. Pointed ears had stuck out of her loft of white hair, so Estrella could guess that she was elven. She wasn't sure what her level of strength was, but the kimono hinted that she was part of the red sect. Slightly. Whatever the case was, she was clearly lost.

“Um… I am sorry for interrupting. However, I am looking for where the dinner event is supposed to take place. Could you pl-“
The girl's voice was cut off and she stared off elsewhere. Estrella thought that she looked as if a thought hit her head - at least she thought that until distant voices were heard from behind her. She didn't hear much at a time, but then she could make out yelling, and the silverette turned around to see where the noise was coming from. It was, ironically, coming from the roof of one of the sect buildings, and Estrella, due to her extraordinary vision, could make out four figures standing there - two of the four that were wearing Disciplinary Committee blazers. She came to the conclusion that those were the two remaining DisCom members that she had yet to meet, and one of them - supposedly the leader from the look of her stature - was yelling at a black sect student, looking ready to fight. Estrella could tell what the girl was saying clearly, though she really didn't want to. It wasn't her place to listen in on everything she heard; even if she wanted to.

She crossed her arms as she looked around other parts of the school from where she stood. There were students, and possibly staff watching this scene go down from all sorts of spots, and it didn't look like anyone was going to disrupt it. Whoever the two fighters were, they probably didn't care that people were watching. As of now, the fight wasn't Estrella's - or anyone else's - to cease, so it would be logical to leave them be. She only hoped that it wouldn't get too out of control. Her attention was brought back to the group she was with, and Bartholomew was the first to respond to the girl.

"The dinner hall? We're on our way there ourselves. Why don't you follow us? So long as that's alright with you ladies, that is?”

"I do not see why not. I do not think Veerle and Athena would be free considering they are engaging in some form of disciplinary action on the rooftops, so let the dinner be just us three. We'll invite them two next time."

Some introduction they're giving. Estrella couldn't help but think, but she wasn't complaining. She would meet the last two in due time.

 “That is fine by me, thank you.” The elven girl replied. At this point, the fight was the last thing on Estrella's mind as she had began to feel a slight pang of hunger. When the entire Disciplinary Committee was together, she wouldn't mention the situation unless she was asked about it. A smile was put on her face as she spoke in response to the other two members.

"I don't mind at all. Time will be made to meet them. But in the meantime," Her vision had shifted over to the smaller girl. "We'll be happy to take you there."




 
Nova & Prince Horatio Nelson Charles the Third,
1900ish,
Administrative wing

Nova was sitting in a waiting area, waiting for the door to open so she could sort her stuff out and get her class schedule. Having seen that the magazines hadn’t been changed since last year when she had been in this very chair waiting to do the same thing. So far this teaching gig, pretty much same old same old… How did normal people cope? Boring jobs, same in, same out every day, she was willing to bet that they would be bored senseless most of the time. On the other hand, she was hardly normal… Might simply be a case of unreasonable expectations…

An indeterminate while later the door open and nova was called in.

“Aah Miss Carmine, I see you are rejoining us this year? We have you listed as our instructor for Combat theory again? You’re paperwork is in order, you have already moved into your apartment?” Mister Johnson asked her while pushing some buttons on his keyboard and occasionally checking his screen.

“Yes, I am. The school was kind enough to extend my contract by another year and I do enjoy the work. Yes I am quite settled, if suddenly having a different view from my living room will take some adjusting too… I was rather fond of that glimpse of the ocean I got from my room, but I suppose not many people have a view of the “edge of the world” from their balcony…” Nova said joking a bit at the end.

“No I suppose not.”Mister Johnson said with a polite smile “Well if you will just sign here, for your in processing and there, for your class schedule then I think we are more or less done. Assuming that there is nothing that will require my attention?”

“I do not believe so, no I can’t think of anything. If something should arise I will contact you I should still have your card from last year.” Nova said as she signed the documents and picked up her class schedule, seemed that the students hadn’t selected their curriculum yet.

“Ooh could you please send in Horatio? He should be right outside…” Mister Johnson said as Nova got up and walked for the door.

“Sure, He’s ready for you now…” Nova said as she rounded the corner. She was feeling slightly peckish. Something about truffles, they never left her feeling fulfilled for longer than an hour or so… Still the cafeteria was pretty close, she could get like a burger or something there… Well with that sorted she decided to head that way, seemed as good a place as any to wait for this announcement the head master was supposed to make at some point…

A few seconds later HMS Victory rolled into Mister Johnson’s office, the little speaker on the side going, “You must be Mister Johnson?”

“Yes I am,” Mister johnson said before realizing just what had rolled into his office “Eeehm, and you eeehm, must be Horatio?”

“Well if you mean Prince Horatio Charles Nelson the Third, then yes I am. But as that’s a bit too long for casual conversation Prince Nelson will do nicely, and while you are busy picking your jaw up from the floor let me answer your obvious questions, YES, I really am a prince, and YES I really am an octopus. Try not to stare, it’s rude. I believe there was some paperwork that needed sorting out or something to that effect?” The speaker said in the clipped British accent of the upper echelons of the british isles.

“Eeehm yes. I left them somewhere around here. Eehm just what do I call you?” an obviously flustered Mister Johnson said. “Aah there they are… I am going to need some signatures on some of these papers will that be a problem?”

“I doubt it, I can reach quite easily from here, I am, however, going to need to borrow a pen from you. And as I said Prince Nelson will be quite fine. Although your royal highness or your highness prince Nelson would be required to be fully correct that’s normally dropped in casual conversation, again to make it all slightly more manageable. Do you mind if I read over the documentation? I make it a point not to sign anything without reading it, I’m sure you understand…”

“No, sure, so eeehm do I hold up up to the tank or what? I don’t mean to be rude or anything but it’s just that I am a bit outside my comfort zone…”

“You could or if you would prefer I can do it myself, as for feeling a bit out of your depth it’s an effect I often have on people. So I suspect it’s more my fault then anyone else’s… These are the documents right here?” Prince Nelson said as he reached out and browsed through the schedule and found that rather to his surprise he was suppose to be teaching a class. Called “Study and cultivation of conventional abilities”.

“Excuse me? But there seems to be a mix up, I was told I would be assisting in the class of Miss Carmine rather than teaching my own course. I am of course more than willing to share my considerable life experiences with the young lings.”

“No you will find the documentation quite correct in that regard, someone higher up the food chain came down this morning and handed over those papers. Apparently there is no such thing as an assistant position. So to avoid having you thrown off campus they decided to promote you. The class was selected to be in line with your powers.”

“Ooh well, since I have no choice in the matter I suppose I had better accept gracefully” Nelson said with only mild irony in his voice…

A short while and some paperwork later he was told his badge would be ready as soon as possible. Rolling out of the office he suddenly felt all 6 of his human years… He remembered when adventure and unpredictability had been boons, now they were just bloody inconvenient…
 
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