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The strike was fast. A soft hit, but seemingly out of thin air. A solid hit to the jaw would put the boy in a stumble. Another hit, a kick most likely, to the back of his feet, had him tripping. A third hit square to the shoulder had the boy in a spin that pushed him well across the short steam. None of the attacks hurt, more of a numbing feel, but the attacker was not visible. The only feeling in the air was a buzzing noise. It filled the mind as it crept closer until it simply stopped. As quickly as it had come it was gone.
On the broken scorched stones of Vlads rage sat a lone figure. Gaunt and hollow, skin stretched thin over his bones, he sat slouched over the stone with his hands crossed in front of him solemnly. He was frail in appearance. Weak. His clothing hung off him and caught what little wind flowed in the dense forest.
"So senseless." His tone was raspy. As if unused for years. But it felt as if those few words weighed a ton. In less time than it took to blink the figure was gone. Not a trace. No footprint, no sign he had existed at all, except for those words. A hand grabbed Vlad and hauled him to his feet and spinning him to stare into the weak mans eyes. All in a fraction of a second, it seemed. The eyes held Vlads in a grip of iron while it seemingly tore into his soul. The rhythm of this mans soul invaded the boys. Sweeping everything but its silence aside. No words were exchanged. No scolding, no harsh comments, not a breathe escaped them. Nothing but the sternness of his eyes and his disgust at the violation of this place of tranquility. Vlad had killed without hunger, nor pity, and destroyed what need not have been disturbed. The birds did not sing and the smaller creatures had fled, unused to the sound of cracking stone.
All that in the blink of the strangers eyes.
In one more blink he was gone. The burned stone and fish with him.
His final words filled Vlads ears and shut out everything else as they passed into his mind.
"Strength comes from a challenge."A challenge Vlad could hear approaching with every heavy footfall.
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Augustus Colonel
Gus had never gotten a chance to say what was on his mind. Instead, he dropped the other boy and shrugged away his pain. The bleeding from his nose had stopped and the group had dispersed, thanks to the robotic teacher. Everyone filtered back to their seats and left him alone once more. Silently he wondered why nobody ever bothered to talk to him. Fear of his size? Perhaps. Thoughts for another time and place was the only explanation he came up to. The red haired boy had left the building entirely after eating. His attitude alone had the large boy wondering if that fellow was alright in the head to outright abandon any chance at social redemption. But at the same time Gus wondered if that was because the lad feared hurting others with his volatile nature.
Either way it was still up to Gus to apologize for hitting him earlier. With that in mind, he went after him into the forest. But not before grabbing some extra food on the way! It helped that he had meal vouchers from his parents if he ever felt like having a little extra.
Shoveling down the sandwich he had gotten before following Vlad, Gus stomped his way up the path and into the forest. Not a quite man it was obvious to hear him coming as he brushed away low (to him) hanging branches and the occasional insect. It was only thanks to the smoke and noise that he had managed to track down the boy at all. But when he finally caught up, the area was serene. No scorch marks but plenty of smoke. Calm waters. Nothing had caught fire, that much he could see, but all he saw was Vlad standing across the river.
"Hey! You alright? Saw you bail on the lunch room crowd and figured I'd.. I dunno.. Maybe help you blow off some steam?"
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Kano Hargor
Kanos initial reaction to the girls insolent tone was to smack her then and there, establish some ground rules, and sentence her to detention for the disrespect. The letter she mentioned caught his attention. The academy rarely sent out notices, as most new students were found out personally by the masters, or referred to the school by associates or family. But who could have written it. Not himself, nor the other master. If he had then this wouldn't be surprising.
Again her disrespect caught him and could be silent no longer.
"Rinna Kasai, no doubt. You make the staff out to be incompetent. Mark my words, girl, I will see you removed before I sit idly by and hear one of my students besmirch these grounds."The water snaked out of his sleeve like angry vipers as Kano remembered the early days with young Urufu and Hisui. The only thing that had stopped them from getting properly disciplined was that neither of them had been under Kanos tutelage. But the call was here, now. Drawn to the same element as Rinna. The element of water.
The water coiling about him caught her weapons belt and yanked free one of the Tonfas into Kanos waiting hand.
"Mmm." Kano passed the aged weapon over to the headmaster.
"It's one of hers, alright. It still has the damage from when she and I fought." The water teacher subconsciously rubbed the side of his head, recollecting the beating he had received.
[color=0054a6]"We don't always make sense, Rinna. But we are neither negligent nor blind. Headmaster, she's your problem till class starts."
Ashamed just a tiny bit of his hatred, memories of his torture at the hands of the headmasters 'blessed little angels' always stirred up those feelings in him. Feelings he had always assumed were gone with his ascension, but the Kasai family had a knack for bringing out his more human side when he did not wish it.
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The lunch bell rang overhead, signalling the end of the break. Students had been advised that classes were short on the first few days to give first years a chance to explore the grounds and their new homes. At the main building in the lobby of dormitory one the students were given a brass key and instructions on how to find their rooms. They were also warned that it was gender neutral so the odds of getting a female roommate was 50/50 same as everyone else.
First years were given a sheet explaining the rules and expectations of the dormitory.
No fighting in the halls.
Damage to the room was your responsibility to fix.
Excessive or consistent damage could end in expulsion.
Loud music was prohibited after 8pm. Complaints were taken seriously.
Excessive Use of elemental powers in the halls and lounge area were prohibited.
The common area and lounge were treated as neutral zones.
Curfew was 9pm. Failure to be in the building would result in disciplinary action.
Forms would be handed out every sunday for a grocery list.
Just because there was a cafeteria did not mean students were not encouraged to cook their own meals if they chose.
The attending staff was smiling as she handed out keys and rules to every student, happily sending them on their way.
