Lesson one: the heck are we doing here? [open]

[Nether]

This was going to be an interesting experience, to say the least.
Nil adjusted his tie while slowly walking through the hallway, trying to recollect everything he knew about teaching. He had had a couple of apprentices, in his times, didn't he? Memories that far away were so hazy and confused.. he had no way to be sure.

Was it his life or just some random book? He imperceptibly frowned as he uselessly tried to remember: his mind was still cloudy along the edges, and the farther back he went the more memories lacked definition, resembling fairy tales and stories more than actual facts.

Not that they would have helped, anyway: he doubted that having to deal with a class full of kids with the potential to blow each others (and themselves) to bits would be the same as teaching magic one-on-one.

He prowled his own memories, hoping for some insight on how teachers were supposed to deal with students.. but even that didn't help much: Kazimir had never been one to attract much attention, or to care about what went on in class.

Too bad. He'd have to play it by ear.
He did study philosophy.. but Socrates wasn't going to be of any help.
Especially on the first day.

He smirked at himself, and relaxed: the school wasn't exactly over-staffed, anyway, and the way they squirmed to avoid the topic of why his predecessor left the place made him think that his own wasn't exactly a sought-after position.
Still, he couldn't have asked anything better.

With a sigh, he pushed the door to his classroom open and sat at his desk.
Here he was. First day. Sink or swim.
Waiting for the class to fill up, he started reading his student's profiles for the umpteenth time, hoping to find some common ground to start with for them all.

This wasn't going to be easy.

[Faye]

Well. Physical Gifts class, huh?

Something Faye Clement needed, these random strikes of lightning were beginning to scare her. She was afraid someone would be hurt by her random act of excitement which sometimes brought her mood down but she always tried to stay as happy as she could be. Optimistic, she had to be optimistic.

Dressed in perfect school uniform with a few pineapple badges hanging on the last inch or so of her skirt, Faye pulled open the door to the classroom, stepping inside to see she was the first person to arrive.

Feeling embarrassment and awkwardness rush over her, Faye meekily waved at the teacher, "Hello.." She said, taking a seat near the middle-back near the wall beside the window where she could have a view to look at if it got boring.

But she had to listen! Physical Gifts was going to help her in a lot of ways. She bent down to unzip her bag and got out pad paper and a yellow coloured ink pen, it was a darkish yellow so it was on the verge of being orange. Almost.

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Gah. He didn't want to learn more about his 'dark' powers, they gave him enough trouble as it was. They had completely ruined his life back in Montana so what made them think it would start to help him now? He didn't need to control his fire any more, he had that pretty well under his thumb. But.. it was compulsory for him to attend due to his ability.

So he'd just have to endure it.

Mandarin was next anyway, so.

Popping a small white pill into his mouth, he slid the container back into his pocket, the bagginess of his pants concealing the small pottle. He then opened the door to the window, ignoring the teacher and took a seat in the back of the class room.

[Alice Tudor]

This was great. First day of his physical gift class and he was already running a bit late. Well, it was the first day so it would be forgiven, right? Not like he was really rushing to get there, either. He was taking his time, hands in his pockets, walking briskly towards the class. If he was already late, why rush to get there, eh?

On his walk he was contemplating what this class could really do for him. Was his gift really a physical gift or was it something else? He wasn't sure, but perhaps he would find out today. Looking to the classroom door, as he had finally arrived, he took in a deep breath before walking in. He waved to the teacher, quickly going to a seat near the back of the room, yet on the side of the room closest to the door. That seemed safe enough. "Sorry I'm late, got a bit lost on the way."

[Sasque]

Quite happy with the fact she didn't change into a dog at all today, fairly short girl almost run down the hall. She wasn't late, she was sure about that. But she couldn't make herself walk slowly. It just wasn't in Teodora's nature.

Passing by numerous students she met through the few months she spent here, Tea reached the entrance to the classroom she should be in fairly easily. Her, now blond hair with green endings, was tied in a ponytail, if one could call it that way. She left her patch of fur around her neck completely visible and she even groomed it this morning. For some reason, she just felt like making herself as beautiful as possible.

Entering the classroom, Teodora just headed for the seat as close to the teacher as possible without saying a word before she sat down. Then, finally, she spoke with a wide grin:

"G'd day, teacher!"

She probably seemed quite silly... Especially saying the phrase that is so formal while grinning like an idiot. Well, it was just one of those days when she felt extremely happy. Like an idiot. But, hey, why should she care?