<div class="floatleft">(http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc415/TheValkryrieJessica/Deacon%20Valentine/Deacon.png)</div><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Character Name</strong>: <em>Dr. Deacon Valentine</em><br/><strong>Who:</strong> <em>The Witches of Robichaux's Academy</em><br/><strong>Where:</strong> <em>Robichaux's Academy - Dining Room</em><br/><strong>When: </strong> <em><em>Sunday, 20th of July at around 10am</em></em></td></tr></tbody></table>Wearing (http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc415/TheValkryrieJessica/Deacon%20Valentine/3376290867_55c8949e1f.jpg) with black blazer<br/><hr/><br/>Deacon had just spoke with Cordelia and moved to his place at the table when Jackson emerged. As he was making his way in Theo said that the greeting had been for Deacon as well and that cause Deacon to smile.<strong>"Thank you Theo."</strong>It was a simple statement by the young man, but it had made Deacon feel welcome back in a house he'd once called his home, and had just made that fact true again.<br/><br/>When Jackson finally made his way over he kissed Deacon on the as he acknowledged his return to the school, and Deacon just barely turned his head towards him giving him a 'really?' look when he mentioned hiding away.<strong>"Merely doing my job old friend, merely doing my job."</strong>The kiss on the cheek the man had giving him seemed to be the last thing on Deacon's mind, especially as he pointed out Layla had cut her finger. His eyes snapped over to her hand for a moment just quickly enough to catch sight of it before Jackson covered it with the handkerchief. Speaking softly directly to Layla, but knowing she likely wouldn't respond, Deacon tried to express his concern.<strong>"Are you okay, or should I heel it?"</strong>He hadn't wanted anyone concerned, but luckily Jackson spoke up introducing himself to the group. Deacon was quite happy to see that Surua give a nod in acknowledgment when he greeted him.<br/><br/>During his distraction with Layla, Deacon had almost not noticed had arrived. The poor girl felt so out of place in the school, and Deacon hoped perhaps he'd be able to speak with her about that at some point. His thoughts were quickly shifted to the singing in the hall however as Jason made his entrance. He told Jason where to sit and much to Deacon's surprise Jason didn't give up much of a fight. He gave a playful smart ass comment, but not a fight. Deacon nodded and made a mental note of the fact he was more compliant with the dog around. Sadly, Deacon's calm was short lived though as he heard Lala suggest Jason scoot up to the table, and made mention the tree had been speaking ill of him. Looking over at her Deacon frowned but tried to keep his calm.<strong>"Layla, I've asked Jason to sit over there as a social experiment. He will be a the table with everyone for the next lesson.</strong>Looking back to Jason he continued,<strong>"If you would please stay seated over there until I tell you otherwise I'd appreciate it. Layla is unaware of the implications this study will have later on. Also, the tree wasn't speaking ill of you."</strong>He shot an mildly annoyed look at Layla then looked back to the rest of the room.<br/><br/>He looked back out just in time to notice Cordelia looked rather upset. They were still missing two...no wonder. He covered his ears like she instructed as her voice billowed through the building obviously to gain the attention of both Devin and Faith. Faith was the first one in, apologetic and rather sweet about it. Deacon gave the girl a nod as she moved into the room and took her seat, then not but a few moments later did Devin scurry in. Deacon sat watching the students and listening closely to Cordelia. The professor sat there with a look of pride on his face as he listened to one of his oldest friends speak to her students, though he might have chuckled had he known she'd used the same quote from the bible twice, and once she was done and had vanished from the room locking the students inside he chuckled. ~<em>This was certainly going to be interesting</em>~<br/><br/>As the students started to take in what they were about to have to do Deacon smiled at Theo. He had taken the initiative to get up and grab a few books so that everyone might find something useful. ~<em>Always the helpful one</em>~ Looking back over to Layla for a moment to check on her he quickly turned his attention to Jason.<strong>"You can get up to get books and study materials. I don't expect you to just sit there and do nothing."</strong>He smiled at Jason then looked around the room at the other students. Deacon wasn't against using his abilities, and as such knew when people were trying to use an ability he had against him.<br/><br/>His eyes fell onto Devin as the boy started thinking so loud that it was almost hard to miss. He probably didn't realize he was doing it, but he was. Prying into the minds of others could be a dangerous thing, especially with Jason in the room. Smiling at Devin, Deacon thought back just as loudly, so that he knew Devin would hear him. ~<em>I wouldn't suggest that...Peaking around in the minds of your teachers. One, if not all of us can read minds as well, and we'll feel it if you do. I also wouldn't suggest poking around in the brains of other students on purpose either. Not everyone in this room is as mentally stable as you or I. You and I might need to talk at some point and work on your control of your ability.</em>~ Giving Devin a nod Deacon smiled and stood up chuckling a bit at Faith's thoughts on Jason. His mind had been opened already, so hearing her inner voice was just a side affect of it really.<br/><br/>Leaning forward he rested both hands on the table, fingers splayed out apart from one another as he looked around at the students.<strong>"If anyone has any questions feel free to ask me. Like it or not the success of one, or failure, will affect the success or failure of you all. You each house inside you the power in which to do the task that has been asked of you. If you've been studying it will be easier, as Cordelia said. If not, it will be difficult, and it can be dangerous. Your teachers are here to help you learn, but we can not do it for you. Keep that in mind as you begin to study."</strong>With that he walked over to the bookshelf himself and started looking at the age of some of them, running his fingers along the spines wasting time until someone asked for help.