<span style="color: olive">Eric</span><br/><br/><span style="color: gold">"Welcome again, to the Monster Academy Ethardia, The Sanctuary among Humans!"</span>The young counselor said, a smile on her face. Eric looked up from his book, his eyes scanning the students around him. They all looked very... odd. Though, he couldn't say much himself but still, his pointed ears weren't all that hard to hide. He closed his eyes, and the book before looking back up to see if they were finally done with the assembly. He was tired and just wanted to go to his room. He pulled out a paper from his messenger bag that told him what room he was in as well as who he was rooming with. He only had one roommate he was aware of. Drake Masters... He scanned the room for someone that might catch his eyes but to no avail. He wasn't very good at the stuff anyway. He let out a long, shuddering sigh before stretching. He had to give some of these students a quick tour of the campus... but where to show them first? He let out a frustrated groan.<br/><br/>Out of the corner of his eye, he could see someone sneaking in, the light flooding into the dark room. That's not exactly the best way to start off. He returned his head to an upright position but continued to stare at the sneak. He noticed long dark red hair tied up. A girl? But... his eyes narrowed, trying to get a better look at her. She looked older...<br/><br/><span style="color: crimson">Karen</span><br/><br/>She let out a sigh of relief as she entered the gymnasium. She wasn't all that late... right? A mischievous grin grew on her face as she walked over towards the stage, stopping just at the bottom. She leaned up against the left wall, her back against it and her legs crossed. She'd been setting up the nurse's office. Whoever left it last, left it in one hell of a mess. She closed her eyes, trying to calm herself down.<br/><br/>No need to blow it out of proportions, just fix it where you can. That was what the principal had told her anyway. He now stood near Ms. Robertson. Karen chuckled a bit. She always was the teacher's pet, sticking to that old man like glue. Karen rubbed her shoulder and stretched a bit, stifling a short yawn. She really just needed to go back to the nurse's office and take a nap. Hopefully, on one would injure themselves on the first day. Again, another small chuckle escaped her lips. Hah, fat chance. It was going to be a<span style="font-style: italic">long</span>day.<br/><br/><br/><span style="color: black">Robin</span><br/><br/>Robin stood near Mr. Young, a rather bored expression on her face. She sighed and turned to look at him.<br/><br/><span style="color: black">"When do you think this is going to end? My feet are getting tired."</span>She asked, her voice small and whiny.<br/><br/><span style="color: cyan">"Have patience, Robin. It's almost your turn to speak anyway."</span>He told her, his smile soft and directed at the children. As he says this, Ms. Robertson looks over at Robin with expecting eyes. She lets out a little puff of air before walking over to the podium and stepping up on the stool. She taps the microphone, her expression rather blank.<br/><br/><span style="color: black">"Hello, yes? Is this thing on?"</span>She asks, directing her glance towards Ms. Robertson. Laughter erupts from the crowd and Robin sends them a short glare. Ms. Robertson noded politely and Robin turned back to the mic.<br/><br/><span style="color: black">"I'm Mrs. Peterson and you may call me as such. I work in the library. If you have any questions feel free to ask. I've also asked Eric Caston to give some of you newer students a tour of the academy."</span>She explained, her voice monotone. She looked up a bit, looking towards the direction of the library.<br/><br/><span style="color: black">"You'll be pleased to know that we've added to our collection and that we now have both literature from the human as well as the monster side. Again, if you have any questions, I'm here to help."</span>Robin continued before stepping down from the podium and walking back over towards Mr. Young, her expression pained. She hated talking to large crowds. She was too proud to admit that she had a problem with public speaking.<br/><br/><span style="color: cyan">Marcus</span><br/><br/>He smiled at Robin, a small chuckled on his lips. He nodded to her and then walked up to the podium himself.<br/><br/><span style="color: cyan">"Welcome, welcome. I'm the P.E. Coach, Mr. Young. I also coach the swim team so, join up all you nimble swimmers! I look forward to seeing you."</span>He said before walking back. He preferred to use less words. They meant more in the end. Out of the corner of his eyes, he could see Karen, standing idle off to the side. He gave her a look before laughing and turning back towards the crowd.<br/><br/><span style="color: crimson">Karen</span><br/><br/>She rolled her eyes at Marcus Young. He was always on her case. Not to mention Robin. She was so... rigid. She needed to loosen up a bit, get that stick out of her ass. She felt a pair of eyes on her and looked over to see Koseki glaring at her. She sent him an awkward apologetic look before walking to the podium.<br/><br/><span style="color: crimson">"Ahh. Hi. I'm Karen... I mean... Ms. Elegia. Just.. call me Ms. K. I'm the Nurse so, don't get hurt, yeah? My Office is on the third wing, end of the hall. I hope I don't get to see you because that means you're not hurt!"</span>She said, a wicked smile on her face. She winked at the crowd before walking back down the steps. She walked out the door and back to her office to continue what she'd been doing. She could practically see the eye rolls of the other staff and old man Koseki's glaring eyes. Eh, he wouldn't fire her. She was too good at what she did. Despite not having the powers to go with it. But, she was slowly learning healing arts. It was just taking her a bit longer than most.<br/><br/><span style="color: olive">Eric</span><br/><br/>Eric looked up at Mrs. Peterson as she said his name. Oh... Great. He always liked Mrs. Peterson despite her outer appearance. She just didn't like showing affection towards people she didn't know. She was nice to Eric, though. But, maybe he was just a teacher's pet. He shrugged. He'd never know nor did he want to. He leaned back in his seat as he watched the teachers cycle though. The woman from before walked up to the stage and introduced herself as the nurse. Well, that was interesting. She certainly wasn't predictable. He chuckled at the principal's face as she walked out. She must have great confidence in her job security...