<div class="floatleft">(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/Erion2451/Haley_Ramm_zpse2f7a826.png)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Jean Grey<br/><strong>Alias:</strong>Marvel Girl<br/><strong>Dorm Assignment:</strong>2/1<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Auditorium<br/><strong>Wearing:</strong>What’s pictured<br/><strong>Date/Time:</strong>September 2nd, Early evening<br/><strong>Tagging:</strong>EVERYONE, Open<br/><strong>Mentioning:</strong>Arthur, Mantis, Jen, Cassie, Megan, Victor, Jimmy, Scott, Xavier, and Cap.<br/><hr/><br/><br/>It was hard to believe that only sixteen short days ago Jean had been alone.  Well, not completely alone.  Her parents had been there and so had the Professor.  The last two weeks, however, had been a whirlwind with plenty of new and interesting people.  First she had met Scott, then Megan and Jimmy, then came Cassie, Jen, and Victor.  If the weeks prior had been busy, the last day and a half had been completely chaotic, at least, in Jean’s opinion.  The school had easily doubled its students with just the Saturday arrivals.  Now she strained to remember everyone’s name, and had, so far, not cheated.<br/><br/>She was currently dressed in a casual suit and skirt combo, though she felt overdressed.  The room felt warm, as she sat amidst her fellow students.  She hoped no one was seeing her sweat despite the extra layer of antiperspirant she’d applied.  The filters in her mind were holding strong, but she could feel the quiet buzz of other people’s thoughts and emotions merely on the other side of her psychic barriers.  To those sitting near her, they may notice that she was breathing deeply, an exercise the Professor had shown her.  Green eyes fell upon the Professor’s and she suddenly felt a wave of serenity wash over her.  A smile of gratitude touched her lips and her breathing returned to normal.<br/><br/>Then Director Fury began to address them.  This was the first time Jean had med the man and she couldn’t help but feel intimidated.  She listened carefully.  Xavier had shared his dream of what he wanted to accomplish with A.C.E., but it was odd hearing it come from someone else.  There was an intensity that forced goose bumps to clutter her skin.  Did they really expect a bunch of kids to do what the New York Five had accomplished?  She looked at her fellow students from the corners of her eyes.  She knew what a few of them could do, to a degree at least.  Jen had shown off her powers to Jean, and she was just like the Green Man from the Battle of New York, except – you know – female.<br/><br/>An all too sudden chill raced down her spine when Fury let them know what<em>he</em>expected.  Doubt and uncertainty quickly filled her every pore before her heart sank.  Her parents didn’t know any of this.  She fought against the emotions.  Xavier wouldn’t put her into a position that he didn’t think she could handle.  She fully believed that he was looking out for her well being.<br/><br/>The speech was over nearly as quickly as it had begun and they were told to mingle and eat.  If this was military life, it wasn’t too bad, she thought.<br/><br/>Jean leaned into Jen, who was sitting right next to her.<strong>”For being nearly ninety, Captain Steve Rodgers is hawt!”</strong>she said with a giggle, before she glanced at the Professor to see if he was eavesdropping and then scanned the faculty in case one of them had heard.<br/><br/>Jean would like to think that she’d grown close to Jen, Cassie, and Megan in the last week, or more, despite her awkwardness.  The girls had gotten up to a bit of mischief during the days leading to the start of class, and while nothing came of it, they’d had fun.  The impromptu pool party was one of Jean’s favorite memories to date.  With classes beginning again, Jean wondered if they’d get a chance to include the new kids in the next one.<br/><br/>She stood and waited for the girls before casually wondering over to the buffet, giving Victor a small smile as she walked past.  She chose a plate and began taking a small sampling of several choice options.  Jean didn’t have the metabolic needs some of the others did, but she wasn’t shy when it came to food.<br/><br/>She looked at Mantis who seemed to be trying to decide what was edible.<strong>”I’m sure it’s all good.  You can sit with us if you’d like?”</strong>she said in a friendly manner as she invited the monk to join her and her friends.  When Arthur introduced himself to Mantis, Jean spoke invitingly,<strong>”Arthur come join us when you get your food.”</strong><br/><br/>Jean then found a place that could accommodate many more than just the five girls and would flag down anyone who looked like they were looking for a seat before inviting the person to join them.<br/>