[center][h3][color=#CC99CC][i]Nikolas Augustine[/i][/color][/h3][/center]

Another blonde approached the now trio, asking if Mason was doing alright, and Nikolas struggled to keep the smile on his face. Great, now he'd gone and made a scene. So much for teasing Mason. Speaking of, the young man introduced himself as "the most adorable guy in the school", and Nikolas couldn't help but nod along in agreement. If there were ever a vote, he'd definitely find himself voting for him, that was for sure. The wink and peace sign only seemed to affirm this, and he could've cried from the pleading pout Mason was giving him. Though he would've helped with his request with no questions asked as it was, the look only cemented his decision to do so. He was a sucker for cute guys, and Mason was no exception.

[color=#CC99CC]"I'd be happy to help you!"[/color] Nikolas agreed, beaming. [color=#CC99CC]"Medusa likes making new friends, too."[/color]

He patted his side where Medusa was resting, hoping that his rolled sleeves and gesture to where his snake was would put people at ease. It seemed to freak them out more when they didn't know where she was, so he made sure to make it obvious when he could. She never meant any harm to anyone, but they tended to be afraid of her. Medusa was just a ball python, though, so the most she could do was be adorable, not unlike the people Nikolas was weakest in the face of. Mason spoke about not being troublesome, and how his brother - Professor Smoke - was wrong about him, and looked to Nikolas and their peers for confirmation of this. Though his first reaction was to agree, he did his best to fight against that.

[color=#CC99CC]"Well if you do plan on starting any trouble, make sure to let me know - I'd be happy to help you,"[/color] he told Mason, resting a hand on his shoulder. [color=#CC99CC]"You'd just owe me a favour,"[/color] he added with a smirk.

Jason and Matthew introduced themselves as well, and Nikolas committed their mental signatures to memory. He was tempted to peek in their minds, but refrained, positive that Professor Andrew would find out that he had done so. Instead, he just took in their emotions, not surprised by Jason's amusement, but needing a moment to catalogue Matthew's fear. Removing his hand from Mason's small shoulder when he realized he had not done so, he addressed the other new students. He felt strange, knowing he was surrounded by new students, when he himself had been at the Academy for a couple of years already.

[color=#CC99CC]"This is my third and final year here,"[/color] he told them kindly. [color=#CC99CC]"If either of you need anything, don't be afraid to ask your professor or come to me. I'm always available."[/color]

Deciding it was best to address Matthew's fear as soon as possible, Nikolas gestured to the lump on his hip. [color=#CC99CC]"Guys, this is Medusa. She's a ball python, and she's almost always with me. She's the sweetest girl you'll ever meet."[/color]