When the majority of people had found their house and began to sign in, a young woman with blonde and black hair moved through the crowd effortlessly. It was almost as if she wasn't there, and she didn't mind. The first years seemed to have a basic understanding of what to do even without particular guidance. She was glad for that; it wasn't that she disliked people, not really, she just preferred to let them be and stay away from her. Moving towards the front of the crowd, her eyes rested on the other second year that Ryliee had, apparently, chosen as House Rep for the year. Internally she groaned, but her face remained as it always was: stoic. Moving behind people, Taika stood nearer to Finley, hoping he didn't recognize her. They had been first years together, and she had avoided nearly everyone. It wasn't in her nature to know people. Her appearance contrasted immeseley with her demeanor and most people were put off by it, but making friends wasn't important. Control was what was important.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Her gaze, drifting lazily among the new recruits, was memorizing details, secretly betting against herself about which ones who fade out. Most of the newer recruits [especially the younger ones] dropped out within the first few weeks. The turn around in the House was a lot higher than others and she knew why.<br/><br/><br/><br/>A loud, high pitched whistle echoed through their area drawing Taikas attention to the door where the House Lead stood. Ryliee. "I'm going to make this quick," She said, her tone commanded silence. Lioutinskaia and Hughes, your House Representatives, are going to assist you and lead you as a group to the House. Don't get lost, my hounds wouldn't mind a few snacks before dinner." If it were a normal person perhaps that little joke would have been funny, but Taika remained silent as did most of the younger ones. "My name is Ryliee and I will be your Head of House and trainer for the duration of your time here. I do not tolerate whining, or crying; failure is not an option here. I have grown accustomed to bragging rights among the other houses for my own being so well trained. Tarnish my record and I won't be so nice. Now," she turned her back to all of them and began to walk away, "I have other things to do, see the Reps for anything you need. Lioutinskaia, Hughes, there is a curfew for the party. Try not to let it run into the night." And with that, the tiny woman swept out of the room without so much as a backward glance.<br/><br/><br/><br/><i>The party...</i>Taika had forgotten. Every house had a gathering in their own living space, a party, to welcome the new recruits. Taika herself had avoided it last year, but she was a Rep now, and unfortunately could not.<i>What a shame..</i>