Tabetha feigned a look of surprise, but not at the fact that London had had the balls to invite a teacher to his little unveiling.  In fact, she was more surprised that it had taken so long for one to arrive.  It seemed only natural that he would introduce the vials to someone with a measure of authority, and he had certainly chosen well.  Lacking any and all interest in the musical arts, she had never had the pleasure--or displeasure--of attending one of Ms. Winter's courses.  She<em>had</em>heard stories, both from fellow students and other members of the staff.  None of them very kind.  It stood to reason that Tabetha would respect such an individual, who in turn prized raw talent and demanded obedience from every living thing in her presence.  Ms. Winter was precisely the sort of teacher she herself would be, if she had any interest in dealing with the same sort of trash she had to put up with every day after graduation.<br/><br/>Tabetha smiled so sweetly that one could almost envision the venom-tipped fangs lurking behind her pearly whites.  "Why Ms. Winters!  So good of you to join us for such a monumental occasion."  She glanced swiftly between the other students, lingering for a moment on London before sweeping an arm from behind her back and gesturing to the group.  "I fear that I cannot speak for all of us, but I am currently on break between classes.  I am certain our dear London invited each of us with our respective schedules in mind, so that we would not be jeopardizing our precious education."<br/><br/>"Although, I think I<em>do</em>speak for everyone when I say we are far from simply mingling amongst each other.  I am hardly one to waste my time on frivolous pursuits.  In fact, this gathering is proving quite educational.  You see, London has...  Well, I think I will allow him the spotlight.  After all," she added with a charming look that bordered on impish, "You are clearly the guest of honor!"<br/>