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[A few weeks have passed since his arrival; Hope's grown more accustomed to the way things run around here, finally gotten some climate-decent clothing, and is now attempting to stick his neck out further—for better or worse. When the video comes on, he's wearing a dark green turtleneck sweater—since there's no errant silver feathers sticking out behind him, this suggests that he opted to cover his wings instead of letting them hang out to be vulnerable.

His head is sort of halfway tucked on his folded arms, which suggests he's lounging across something—probably his bed. Hope props his chin in hand, staring at the camera.]

So... ah... [Idly adjusting the cuff of his sleeve.] I guess... it's time for me to go back to school, huh. [He gives a faint, nervous sort of smile.] Who here's already going? Um... I guess... i-it'd be nice to know who I'm going to be in class with. Or do they separate it by years here... like they did back in my hometown?

[There's the sounds of shuffling, then, and he quickly turns his head to the side.] W-what...!? H-hey, stop! [A black nose appears in view, along with the heavy sounds of panting—before a thick pink tongue drags over his cheek.] Gross! Cut that out, Baldr! I'm trying to... stop it! [He's clearly trying not to laugh, though, as half a curly black puppy face appears in the view, an audible thumpthumpthumpthump as his wagging tail smacks against the bed each time.] HOPE PLAY! HOPE PLAY!

We'll play later! [Hope's brow furrows as he attempts to shove the young dog away, now occupying the furniture. He gives up then, with a heavy SIGH, pulling the journal back toward him.]

I... guess they don't allow pets there, right?

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[ There's a noticeable pause before Lightning hands the boot over, her eyes on the teen rather than the dog. There is so much potential for a lecture here, but honestly she's just not in the mood beyond: ]

He doesn't really understand, Hope. You can't just leave your stuff lying around where he can reach it.

Good idea! It'd be a good learning experience, and I bet we could both meet a bunch of new people.

Aside from myself and Professor Sage, we have a few substitute teachers as well. Aside from that, Sir Chopin teaches music classes and we're hoping to find a way to fit some extra physics classes into the schedule, taught by sir Scott. [She means Scotty, but he introduced himself as Montgomery Scott, so...]

We teach all sorts of basic classes, ranging from math to reading and writing. There's a class focused on Luceti's history, while another class allows students to talk about their own worlds.

Yep. [The first person come to her mind is Kamina. ~~Age-wise~~] Basically, if you want to learn, you're always welcome to attend.

Really?

Then maybe we could all start going to school on the same day. It might help make things seem less scary.

How can he not understand? I thought we could understand each other now! [Exhaling a quick, sharp breath, Hope turns the boot in his hands in order to expect it for bite marks. There's a few of them.

Another sigh.]

You can't do that, Baldr... look! How am I supposed to wear this now? I'll look like a... like an idiot!

[Baldr, in response, excitedly licks Hope's face.]

[Wag-wag-wag-wag-wag...]

[Even though Lightning had just told him what he needs to learn, he still makes an annoyed sound, turning a defeated expression back on her.]

[ There is... zero sympathy coming from Lightning's way right now. In fact, she's actually growing sterner about it, and a little annoyed that she's having to since Hope doesn't seem to be getting it. ]

If you don't keep it simple, you're just going to end up confusing him--

PLAY, LIGHT, YES! PLAY!

[ And... seems like someone's attention has been diverted in the mean time. Lightning frowns, then bends to put her hands in the growing ruff around the puppy's neck to pull him towards her. Her eyes stay down. ]

He can talk a little... but he's still just a dog. Leave your things out, and it's your fault you're walking around looking like an 'idiot' with teethmarks everywhere.

That... doesn't sound good. [He glances off to the side, as if looking over his shoulder for Baldr.] I better make sure Baldr doesn't do that.

But... that's cool that you have a dog too! What's its name?

Yeah! It sounds like a lot of people haven't started going yet. Maybe we can all form a group.

Are you going to go? I haven't decided yet... but the more I think about it, I want to.

Yeah... that's a good idea. There's nothing worse than being the new kid. [Well, okay, there are definitely worse things that he's been through... but he's trying to live a normal life here. As normal as it can get!]

Yeah... he's already a handful. [A woeful, dramatic SIGH.] More like ten handfuls...

I... I'd really like to learn about the history here! And about everyone's worlds... that sounds great. And of course, the basic stuff. I feel like I've forgotten a lot of it since... everything happened.

What happens in the music classes? I've never played an instrument, but... it sounds neat.

[The image is briefly overtaken by a dog's face. Or an incredibly furry reddish teddy-bear looking thing that is presumably a dog. Sigmund sighs, picks him up, and deposits him on the floor again.] ...I just call him Dog.

[Hope huffs defensively under Lightning's lecture and turns away, even though she's right. He's still a teenage boy, however. Folding his arms, chewed-up boot still in hand, he begins to scour the living room for its twin.]

I bet he doesn't chew your stuff up. [Grumbling under his breath.]

[ No, no he doesn't. Because she keeps her stuff out of reach! And Hope's certainly not the only one who can sulk a little... unendingly patient mother-figure Lightning ain't, and she was already in a low mood to begin with. ]

... Just pick it up. [ And with that she's not going to stick around to hear the answer- she scoops up the puppy, swipes a key and disappears out the door. Without her coat. Have fun in the flat by yourself for a few minutes, Hope. ]

[The teen watches her go, a little surprised by the random rebuff... as soon as the door shuts behind her, he sighs to himself, donning his coat and boots—yes, even the idiot-look-inducing teeth-marked one—and dashing out the door.

With her coat folded under an arm and a leash in the opposite hand, of course.]

... Light, wait! [He calls out toward her retreating back, already outside and growing smaller with the distance stretching between them.]

[ Lightning hadn't really meant to walk and carry Baldr so far out, but she kind of... forgot what she was doing once she left, and the puppy seemed to sense she didn't really want to be disturbed. 'Distracted' barely even covers it.

And then she hears Hope calling after her. She slows, turns with a sigh, and then sets the dog down before crossing her arms across her chest- usually, using the weather to cool off? It helps a little more if it's not completely frigid. She'll wait in place, though, expression deliberately neutral as she keeps an eye on the puppy while he looks for a place to do what he came out for. ]

A group? Why didn't I think of that? That'd be great! I just hope everyone would be okay with it.

[After all, some people might not want to make a group, despite being newbies.]

Not sure either. I mean, I've been fine without school so far, yeah?

Mii. If we all stick together, that should make things much easier.

He makes up for it with his cuteness, buuut that's not what school's for, is it? [A brief pause.] You're Hope, right? [Guessing, since Light mentioned his age.]

[Hope catches up to her, thrusting an arm out with the coat dangling from his hand; the other is pressed against his chest as he tries to regain his breath.]

You... you forgot—

[He shakes his head a little, pulling his coat tighter around himself. Really, he's used to Lightning's demeanour by now, but something seems off in the way she left so abruptly. Without the proper protection against the cold weather.]

[ Yeah, good going there, Light. After a moment, she reaches out to take the coat, straightening it out with her eyes down and a vague frown on her face. ]

Thanks. [ And yeah, she's definitely bothered, with even the fact that she's bothered in the first place... kind of making it worse. She knows she shouldn't be acting like this. Practically storming out after a little scuffle over the puppy? Ridiculous.

.....Also, don't think she hasn't noticed how out of breath he is, by the way. It wasn't that far out here. ]

Edited 2011-02-16 23:40 (UTC)

Oh, music class is very varied. It includes the origin of music in certain worlds, how to read notes and even how to play a small variety of instruments.

Seeing as you're that eager to attend school, how about we schedule a time for you to take the admittance test? It isn't an actual test you need to study for, rather a quick examination so we can determine your skill level for the classes.

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