<strong>Who: </strong>Chiya<br/><strong>For: </strong>Open<br/><strong>Where: </strong>the Courtyard<br/><br/><hr/><br/>It didn't matter how many times she did it, Shizuru's sudden appearance still startled Chiya, but to her credit she managed not to jump or react too hastily this time, keeping her composed expression and demeanor. She turned to face the other instructor and bowed respectfully. "Actually I did, Shizuru. I'm on the faculty now, even if I am just an adjunct, and so it is my job. Good to see you again, though."<br/><br/>The dictates of politeness satisfied, she slithered off to speak with some of the newcomers. She worked well with Shizuru, and always gave her her best, but something about the demon woman always unnerved Chiya, although she was certainly a bit ashamed to admit it. After all, they were all on the same side here, right? Still, she had to admit that she'd learned quite a bit from the instructor, and that everything she said about her classes was true.<br/><br/>"The Dean's daughter? I knew you were coming, but it is definitely a pleasure to finally meet you." She smiled at Siren. "I'm sure with your parents you know more about this place than I do, maybe you can teach me a little bit sometime." She moved on around the ever-expanding circle of students. She pulled around Hendrik, her powerful scaled body passing a bit closer by him than strict protocol would dictate, but she allowed herself a bit of an indulgence. "Hello Henrik." Her voice had a bit of a syrupy sweetness to it. "That's quite a sword you have there, will you tell me a bit about it?" She pulled up more comfortably next to him, her red eyes watching him closely. "I fight with swords myself, although mine are a good deal less magical than yours seems to be."