Cyrul looked up at the sky in contemplation at Nero's words, though the sight was soon interrupted by the high ceiling of the main hall and he looked back down, managing to get a spot towards the front. He seemed to be in silent consideration for awhile before finally deciding it was probably best to just change the subject outright, but just as he opened his mouth, Professor Ozpin, standing in front of a microphone on the stage, cleared his throat and the room went silent for his official welcoming speech.

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Ozpin looked over the crowd of children that had gathered, the new students of his academy, as they slowly quieted down. His piercing eyes were hidden by spectacles, which he adjusted before finally speaking up. "You are all here because you are warriors. Perhaps even great ones. You have the potential to be the greatest defenders of the kingdoms the world has ever seen, but all I see when I look at you is wasted energy. You will learn here, not just from your teachers, but also your teammates and even yourselves, but ultimately only you can decide whether you will succeed on the path to greatness, or fail along the way. Have a good evening." His entire speech was monotone, barely changing his voice throughout before the almost sarcastic "good evening". After he turned to leave, the beautiful Glynda Goodwitch stepped up to the microphone and began her speech, which was more of a first days explanation. "I recommend you take the rest of your day to make new friends and get acquainted with the school. Make sure to put your belongings in one of the lockers in the locker rooms, and finally gather here to sleep for the night. Tomorrow your training starts in earnest."