Malika’s footsteps as she followed behind the group were heavy, her head was hung low, and she felt like she was mindlessly following these people. The voices that greeted them seemed alright but she was still rather queasy. Nervous did not even begin to describe how she was feeling about this whole thing. In fact, she was not sure if she was feeling anything at all. In her vision, all she saw was that bright beacon of light from that place. Initiation, she had decided to call it, was more like some kind of Hell. This headache that was kicking her in the back of her head was probably going to be with her for awhile. But she was here. She was alive, and that was all that mattered. Maybe this would not be so bad after all. Oh, but Malika would not get too comfortable with that thought, could she?<br/><br/>The atmosphere of the dorm seemed welcoming enough. She looked around at the people she was, from here on out, going to call her family. They were an interesting bunch. “Malika… my name is Malika.” Came her automatic response. Her mind was still partially in that darkness, though her body was still here and her thoughts were filled with eagerness to get acquainted. Yeah had, this really would not be so bad after all. Everyone was different and there was a lot of comfort in that, though she was probably not as aware of it then. This whole place seemed to be comforting. Welcoming, comforting, just all around enjoyable. No, this was not going to be so bad, she needed to push aside her fears and look to the future just like she had promised herself she would. As she moved over to her bunk, she placed her things down next to it gently.<br/><br/>This bag contained everything Malika has ever had in life and nothing more; she has always found neat treasures while cleaning. She has had no need for anything else. These items made her feel… human… like she could cling to what humanity she had left… Perhaps the more time she spent here, the more her collection would grow.<br/><br/>Malika took in a deep breath and stood from her place after some thought. She did need some rest after everything, but a meet and greet didn’t seem like a bad idea. “I was just someone who cleaned up after… others. Nothing special.” She paused, and then gave a smile trying to be as friendly as she could. “It… it’s nice to meet everyone.” It was indeed a curious thing, where everyone had come from, how everyone got here, what motivations everyone had. What made them all human, most importantly. She looked around at her companions again, trying to figure that out on her own just from appearance. There has always been a small part of her that liked to think about such things. Even when it got her nowhere, like right now, it was something she enjoyed doing. She kept it to herself as to not come off as some weird-o who stares at everyone.<br/><br/>This was going to be interesting. At least, she hoped so anyway.