Rainmaker

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Once the banquet started, Victor, still in his armor and in fact not even having considered the thought of switching into something more casual, didn't miss a beat in stuffing his face with various selections of pastries and meat while trying to be as dignified as possible at the same time - managing it quite well, curiously enough. Looking proper and condign was the one thing he pulled off well. In the end he had accepted the elven teacher's request to the banquet - It's not like he had close bonds to anyone in the school that he would hang out with on the regular, spending most of his time learning or training obsessively, and eating with a teacher had to be at least better than eating all alone... even with him not being the most talkative person, it was nice to have somebody around on his last idle day. The young student had grim thoughts concerning the days after that, for sure, especially with his new classes and teachers... but that was something to worry about tomorrow, he thought as he took another piece of pigeon.

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Either choice would be just fine with me~.

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"Hmm?" Victor tilted his head a little as the odd, short elven woman suddenly came up next to him. He hadn't seen her around before, but he knew by now that she was one of the newer teachers, and looked at her with a smile he hoped would look a lot more easygoing than he felt considering the Survival classes. "Oh, it's that. Well, I guess the thought would be a little deterring... but, you know, i'll be fine. You don't know yet, but I work extremely hard on all of my classes." That much was true, and he didn't have to tell her that all of the effort he put in only led to average results at best... not that she wouldn't find out soon, anyway, but the longer the new teacher didn't know that, the better. Best make a good impression now that he still could. "So I believe that I will be just fine. Who knows, that might be the one class i'm really good at. Plus my parents wanted me to join it anyway. I simply gotta find some talent in me once in a while, right?" He smirked as if it was a joke, although he certainly didn't feel like it was one himself.

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If anyone is still searching for an opening into the IC, feel free to approach Victor who is taking a stroll around the school area!

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I'M TRYING SO HARD THOUGH!

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The tall student smiled back at his headmistress and nodded his head slightly, confirming what she just said as well as excusing himself - he had to think about this class, and what it would truly be like - he hadn't heard exact and detailed stories, but from what he picked up around the academy it was not only harsh, but outright deadly in parts. Best to come up with a plan for that class now rather than later. "I always have to work hard, Third. And i'll try my best... I always have to do that, too, after all. Now, I hope to see you later. Headmistress, miss... friend." He nodded his head towards the two of his superiors again, and then towards the other student who was still standing around, likely in awe at the undead's imposing aura, and walked off in a slow stroll. If nothing else, he could at least savour the bit of time he had before classes began.

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Haha, guess so - twenty does seem like a lot after all. I'll at least try and work faster on writing a response post from now on to keep things moving myself!

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Victor didn't flinch when the cold hand touched his shoulder - if there was one thing he trained himself to do it was to not show his insecurities and his fear around others - though skilled senses could see his eyes widen a little, his voice crack a tiny bit, and his pose become less filled with the confidence he chose to display as he turned around to see the teacher he had already expected, doing his best to keep his gaze straight while he looked into those cold eyes. "Hello there, sir. And... yes, you know, um, I was wanting to join that class either way." It wasn't quite true, but it wasn't a complete lie and he certainly hoped it would pass to the teacher - indeed, his parents were adamant that he joined Survival classes, but he wasn't keen on it himself - James' reputation as a brutal teacher with brutal lessons preceded him, and he had enough trouble as it was. Refusing the undead man or his family was equally unthinkable, however, and there was always a slim chance that this was the one class he could excel at to finally make people proud, and he resigned himself to his fate - surely it couldn't be that bad. Victor put on a bit of a forced smile as he replied. "Thank you for the offer, sir. I'll definitely join your class." He looked at the elven teacher for a second, not daring to take his eyes off the undead one for long - something about his presence demanded attention, and he responded to her almost as an afterthought. "And for that matter, yours too, Miss Kiraiian "

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I can be a busy person from time to time! Don't worry, my response is coming in a minute or two.

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Standing by himself listening to the commotion, Victor made a grimace. It was the same as it had been the years before, of course, but he remembered having been more excited in his first year. Much more, in fact, when he still thought he could measure up to his legacy. Something about the faces of those first year students, the nervous, but excited looks on them, made his heart sink a little. Suppressing a small sigh, he stood up taller in the armor he had taken to wear at all times by now, and put on a happier face, banishing those thoughts for now. Negativity never helped anyone after all, and some people did say things changed for those who are happy! Keeping that in mind, repeating it to himself like a mantra, he walked up to the headmistress - might as well start the new year on a good note - and gave her and the boy she was with a sincere smile. "Hi there, Third. Nice to see you."