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

[kingofnightmares]

[Pitch turns his gaze towards Belle and quirks a brow. She wasn't intimidated by it? He looks between her and the Nightmare before his gaze rests back on her. It wasn't too often that people were curious about the Nightmares. If anything, they'd be wary around them.

Pitch clears his throat however and smiles pleasantly. Good impressions were important, especially to those who didn't know his reputation quite yet.]

I have an innate ability to do so, Miss. [He says as he gestures to it.] I can make quite a few of them, which is why I'm using them for Security around the Academy.

[la_plus_belle]

[Considering the horse isn't some temperamental, controlling beast, it seems less threatening than what she has already experienced; however, that doesn't mean she won't err on the side of caution.]

So you're part of the Security Team. I was beginning to wonder when I'd see someone on it.

[Thus far, most everyone she met had been students, save for perhaps one other teacher; needless to say, it isn't surprising she had initially thought the man to possibly be an academic colleague.

Her gaze flickers over to the horse again; though she doesn't approach it out of both polite respect and caution, she does take her time looking it over.]

It is absolutely stunning; I don't think I've ever seen anything like it.

[kingofnightmares]

[Well, Pitch is taken aback, smiling a little. She actually liked the Nightmare? He reaches a hand up to pat the Nightmare's neck proudly. The Nightmare stares at Belle, sniffing the air before she approaches the teacher.

Pitch watched with fascination. No determination was in the Nightmare's gaze, no intent. There was no fear within the woman. But he let the Nightmare approach Belle, curious to see what she'd do.]

Why thank you. She, along with her sisters, will be patrolling the campus grounds at night. They report to me directly.

[la_plus_belle]

[Though Belle doesn't approach the Nightmare in turn, she doesn't back away either. Instead, she extends her palm for the horse-like creature to sniff, as if it were a normal horse; frankly, Belle isn't sure what else to do, and it seems like the logical move.]

I'm sure they'll prove invaluable, especially as more people come in. I get the feeling we won't be this small in the future.

[kingofnightmares]

With this Mist being such a problem, I'm sure this Academy will grow tenfold within a few months.

[He says as he watches, amused as the Nightmare sniffs at her hand warily, her sandy tail flicking. Pitch places a hand against]

Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Pitch Black.

[la_plus_belle]

My thoughts exactly.

[Belle makes sure to make no sudden movements, as to not startle the creature. She does, however, offer a friendly smile to the man.]

Enchanté, Monsieur Black. My name is Belle.