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.]

((OOC: WELCOMING CEREMONY LOG! Feel free to create starters here and tag everyone! Don’t be shy. :) You can use prose or action text, whichever you’re more comfortable with.))

Comments

[aislingoftheforest]

[If you'd like--but the establishment never actually gave her a room assignment. She'll just head back later.]

[What. Aisling's ears shoot up--she's never seen anyone unlike her do that before. She shifts back and leaps towards the pine, landing in front of Shifu in a crouch.]

Only what I need to. I'm here to beat the Mist. How did you do that?

[believedinapeach]

[He chuckles softly to himself.]

Unlike you, I don't have any magical abilities. But anything is possible with hard work- [He flips back into a nearby bush, creating only the quiet tuft as he vanishes into it. And suddenly he's behind her.]

-And dedication. I will be teaching the Kung Fu class here at the academy.

[aislingoftheforest]

[She whirls, looking surprised and delighted.] You can't fool me. It has to be magic.

Kung Fu. I haven't heard of it... [She looks at him and the greenery around them, considering.] I think I could learn it.

[believedinapeach]

[He shakes his head.] It is merely a matter of speed and balance.

Kung Fu means "excellence of self", though for us, it will be about perfecting your physical abilities. [He nods, smiling.] I think you could.

[He gives her a small half-bow before he takes up his staff and turns for the door.] I expect to see you once training begins. If you need anything, I will be in the Joe West building.

[aislingoftheforest]

I'm good at speed and balance! And I'm strong, even when I'm not a wolf. Aisling scrambles lightly up the trunk of the willow and perches there, smiling a little.]

...Alright. Your class sounds like the most useful so far, Shifu. [She nods to him.]

[believedinapeach]

[Shifu smiles and nods back, adding nothing more. He leaves with a blossoming optimism.
He hasn't been this excited to teach in ages.]