WINTER TERM OPENING CEREMONY AND CLASS START

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WINTER TERM OPENING CEREMONY AND CLASS START
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The snowfall has only intensified as Daybreak moves into the first day of Winter Term classes. A school-wide orientation will be held in the auditorium, followed by an open period where tours will be given to new students by student volunteers. After a noon lunch in the main hall, short introduction classes will be held where the syllabi will be distributed and professors can give a brief overview of what they’ll be covering over the term.

A. ORIENTATION ASSEMBLY

With a new school year comes a fresh address. The orientation assembly is one of the few times that the Headmistress and High Seer, Mila Duchene, speaks to the gathered faculty and students about their purpose and why they’ve been found and gathered here. About how Nightfall looms ever closer, and how together they will be the flames who light the coming darkness.

It is, in the manner of many orientation speeches, fairly long-winded. Those who have been here for more than a year have likely heard this speech before, though it’s slightly more urgent this time. Maybe it’s a good time to get to know the people on either side of you a little better while the Headmistress talks, because you’ll be here for a while. Or maybe you’ve planned ahead, and you have something to entertain you at orientation - much to the shared entertainment or dismay of others in your vicinity, perhaps.

Or you could actually be listening to the speech. It’s up to you.


B. SCHOOL TOUR

For students fresh to the academy, the sprawling nature and architecture of Daybeak Academy can be quite intimidating. Fortunately, helpful student volunteers have been tapped to help escort the new students around and give them a feel for campus. Student volunteers are typically chosen for both their experience on campus and helpful nature. While some scripts are provided, students are encouraged to ad-lib and put their own spin on campus and what they like about it. New students are, of course, encouraged to ask as many questions as they can to make sure they fully understand and familiarize themselves with the campus as quickly as possible.

C. SNACK STATION

During the first three days after the Holiday break, throughout the campus grounds are small stations manned by the kitchen staff and volunteers, the smell of hot chocolate, cider, and frying bread fills the air, stirring the appetite and promising warmth on this cold winter’s day.

Every booth has hot chocolate, some spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, others rich and creamy, but always with an option for marshmallows, peppermint bark or caramel drizzles - with non-alcoholic hot cider for those with an allergy to chocolate. For food options, naturally being France there are crepes of all types and beignets on offer, with jam- or custard-filled berliners, while those looking for a more savory fare will be treated to rissoles - a fried bread stuffed with minced meat or bechamel sauce and cod.

While the drinks are on tap and readily available, it may take a few moments to get the treats out, so might as well make conversation while a fresh batch is made.

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Comments

[whatsupdanger]

"TALKING BEAR!"

Miles scampered up a statue of some ancient defender of the school with an almost spider-like dexterity. "You can have the croissants!"

[betheman]

"AUH- No!!" he stammers, paws at his face. "...Also, I refuse! To take advantage of your fear, it would be unforgivable!!!" Gon protests, shaking his head.

"And...for that matter, I am human!" ....well. "Auh...that is, to say... 'Lycan'!" he manages, ears twisting forward and back with each stumbled phrase. He sighs, and sits down on the spot. "...Regardless...Please- I must apologize, for frightening you- I only intended to assist..!"

[whatsupdanger]

Miles' brain finally kicked into gear. The bear was talking, and this was a magic school. He was PROBABLY safe.

He stared at Gon for a moment, then hopped down from on top of the statue, pleased to realize that at some point the plate and cup had finally detached themselves from his hands. "What's a lycan?"

[betheman]

"Auh...."

Somehow, he did not expect to have to explain that.

But hey, congratulations on...de-plating??? "It is... ...Well, during the night, I change, from a human shape...to a bear shape. And...as the full moon draws near, my bear shape is...more 'bear-like'?" he attempts, waving a paw.

"Mnh... ...I think, another term could be...'Werebear'?"

[whatsupdanger]

"So like a werewolf, but with bears?"

Seemed simple enough. And he didn't seem to be going into a blood rage either, so that's a plus.

[betheman]

"Auh...Yes!" Tadaaaaah.

Anyway. "...As it is... ...I should again, apologize- ...are you able to come down?"

[whatsupdanger]

"Uh...Yeah. Just gotta-"

Miles tugged at his feet for a bit until eventually they came off with a pop, causing him to fall off the statue in a heap.

He popped back up none the worse for wear. "Still getting the hang of that one."

[betheman]

"..'Gotta'..? ..AUH-!" OH! And...There goes Miles! Before he can even hurry over, Miles is already back up on his feet though. "...Y...You are not injured!?"

[whatsupdanger]

Miles dusted his jacket off. "From a little fall like that? I'm fine."

[betheman]

"Hohh.... ...I suppose, if you can climb so well...sustaining a fall makes sense..."

That's not entirely how it works Gon, but ok.

Well. "...What about your food, however..."

[whatsupdanger]

He waved the worries of food aside. "There's more. I'm talking to a talking bear, man. That's way cooler!"

[betheman]

"Auh! ...W-Well, I am not always, a bear at least..." He somewhat shyly scratches behind his ear, looking a little bashful actually. You called him cool...

"I am....auh... ...Have you heard of...'lycans'?"

[whatsupdanger]

"That's like a werewolf, right?"

Wait.

"Werebear?"

[betheman]

"Yes!" And more brightly-

"Correct! ...Auh-" He abruptly catches himself, drawing back a little. "...That... is not a problem, I hope..?"

[whatsupdanger]

"Nah man. You seem cool enough."

[betheman]

"Ah-!"

The bear beams, ears even wiggling a little. "Do...Do you truly feel that?"

It's quite moving, truly!