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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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I dunno, a list or something?

[He's no barista]

And this is supposed to be the more appealing option than you giving me money?

...

Fine. There's a couple of cute girls moving into our floor too that would probably like some coffee too...

...

I'll write you a list.

Heh. Score~

If you mess it up you gotta pay to fix it.

I think I can manage some basic shopping. Plus I know some French so I'll be able to manage it better than you.

You think I can't handle French?

I think there's no way you learned French in the past year without knowing you were coming here until recently.

[Prove him wrong, he dares]

You underestimate me, jackass

[This said, in French, with a noticeable but not too heavy accent only somewhat slower than the rapid-fire conversational speed]

Edited 2019-01-12 04:34 (UTC)

[That actually does surprise him]

How the hell....

[gdi arsene]

Once I found out I was coming here I started studying a bit and listening to tapes and watching movies. I was pretty surprised at how well I picked it up.

[He cheats, but I mean that's how he rolls anyway]

[He eyes him... clearly not buying it at all. But... he lets it go]

Well. Then at least you'll be able to make sure I got the right stuff?

Of course. I couldn't properly charge you for screwing it up if I didn't know what I was looking for.

I meant reading the packages, jackass.

[He finishes his drink... and shakes it for a refill. Like THAT kind of customer]

Yes, and by reading the packages I'll see where you screwed up.

If you want more, help me unpack my stuff. I have some basic equipment, and beans, but we'll need to get more pretty soon.

Fine, fine.

[For all his whining though, he's smiling. It's good to have Ren back, even when he's an evil capitalist]

Just tell me what to do so I don't break anything.

[Ren fishes a bag out of his belongings]

There should be an electric kettle and a coffee machine in here, go plug them in while I dig out the coffee. Fill the electric kettle with water first.

Got it.

[He sets to work- nothing too complicated so far!]

Have you been handing out a lot? With this weather, I wouldn't be surprised.

Yeah I've been making a lot. We've been running pretty low on a lot of things, but I have my coffee supplies on me so we'll spice it up a bit.

Edited 2019-01-12 05:14 (UTC)

Oooo, fancy.

[Kettle all set up and ready to go]

Too bad it's all free, or you could make a killing.

That was the plan until my dear brother revealed himself to be a cheapskate. Put this in the coffee maker.

[He hands Hibiki a bag of brown powder]

You can't make a living off just scamming me.

Okay, so do I what, just pour it in?

I can't make a living giving you free stuff all the time either.

[Ren continues going through his bag]

Open the lid on top and put it in, there should be a little holder where it goes and then turn it on.

[Following orders, following orders]

These grounds smell really strong. How much did you pay for these?

[just gonna ignore the being a freeloader part]

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