Opening Ceremony!

[principalmouse]

Who: Everybody!
What: Opening Ceremony! Say hi to all your new friends! It's a meet 'n' greet!
When: OPENING DAY!
Where: Just inside the Academic Building
Warnings: None yet. Yet.
[In a wide open hall with banners and a various sundry of celebratory items, the headmaster's rousing speech begins to come to a close.]

In short, you all are here to save our world! There is a threat out there that we must face, but we cannot face it alone. [His demeanor is pleasant, but thinly veiled. His stress is evident in his words, but he is attempting to stay cheerful.] We must do our best to watch over our friends and family and neighbors, no matter who they may be.

We are all responsible for one another. [He lets the silence hang for a moment before letting off and overly cheerful--] HaHa! [Was that a bit forced? Or was it just me?]

Well, guys, it’s time for me t’go, got lotsa stuff to take care of bein’ headmaster and all. But please, get to know one another, go check out classes, and find out where you live on campus! [He gestures to various sections of the room, all labeled with bright colored papers and text.]

I’ll see y’around!

[And with that, the headmaster is off! No, seriously. Watch him go, he’s movin’ fast for such a short guy.]

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Comments

[allucinator]

[Yeah, okay, that sounds like shit, and Jack pulls a face. He's got many complaints, but at least he's free to go where he wants.]

Yeah, but you don't work, right? Or ever have to worry about money, or food?

[myownhand]

Bein' a princess is work. I have t'memorize th'lands, th'people, I have t'learn literature and poetry. I must know th'proper way t'react diplomatically once I become queen. [She may have been imitating Elinor at that last sentance.] Every single day of my life has been lessons about how t'keep our lands safe and secure, especially once I'm t'be betrothed and married.

[That's a bit off point so she'll take a breath to gather herself.]

We don't worry about money or food because our lands are well-tended. If th'people of DunBroch suffer, then th'royalty isn't fed. My mother and father make sure that we're all protected, safe and secure t'make sure that no one within our lands goes with out food or a place t'live. I don't know if it's like that every where, but that's how my family runs th'kingdom.

[Their family wasn't big on flaunting royalty as a title, rather it was a responsibility to her. One which she couldn't take lightly. She knew people's lives would rest her hands one day, which is part of the reason she was so hesitant to be thrown in to marriage. She wasn't ready to commit her life to a person, or ready to dedicate herself entirely to her people, not yet at least.]

[allucinator]

[He considers this with a jaded air-- one speech isn't going to change his mind on rich people, sadly-- but at least he considers it.]

They sound a hell o' a lot better'n most rich people I met, then.

[A beat-- and then he flashes a grin.]

But I never met no princess before, so maybe it's different. Do I gotta call you my lady now?

[myownhand]

No. [that was quick] --I mean, back home they do. But I'd rather not continue that tradition here.

Merida works just fine by me.

[allucinator]

Good, cuz it was gonna be just Merida no matter what.

[myownhand]

Good, because I'll just continue t'call y'Jack.