"I applied. I was looking for somewhere to go to school, somewhere that I might be able to learn about magic, and I found this place along the way. My father found the paperwork for me, and I submitted it. And waited." She returned the Ace to her deck, and her deck to her pocket. Then she crossed her arms across her chest and leaned on the stage behind her. It had been a good question; clearly the Academy hadn't succeeded in gathering too many magicians, or else their group would have been considerably larger. Rebekah had to wonder if it was because they hadn't tried hard enough, most had refused, or there simply weren't many for them to find. "I don't have any links to the general community, so it was largely by luck that I found Hybrid Academy."

"When I received the letter stating I could come, it was decided. I don't know how much more useful it will be than simply researching on my own, but it will be more interesting, at least." The British teen paused, glancing over at the much larger crowd of espers. "I haven't met an esper before, either. So that will be a learning experience."