Desmond dropped his bags and took a breather to calm himself. He had never seen a Nord before, he barely knew how they looked. But if someone would be a Nord it would be him. Tall and faint, armed to the teeth, the Nord was very intimidating to the poor little boy. Taking a look around Desmond notice a lonely boy with long black hair dressed in fine clothes. [i]He seems different from the rest. Perhaps he'd like a smoke?[/i] Auron ran his finger over the purple wax seal nervously. [i]Let's get this over with...[/i] He thought but just as he were about to break the seal he heard someone speaking to him. -"Hello!" Auron looked up and saw a boy in his own age talking to him while fiddling with something in his pocket. Without answering Auron looked down at his letter again. "Uhm.. Would you like a smoke?" Desmond continued a bit nervous by the black haired boy's uninterested behaviour. Irritated Auron was forced to look up at the boy again who now was offering some kind of brown stick. -"No." Auron answered bluntly before looking down again. [i]No wonder this boy sits all alone...[/i] Desmond thought defeated. The group went completely silent as something finally happened. From the woods came an old grey bearded man walking up to the group. He's wearing a red robe with orange patches all over it, the robe almost seems as worn as the man who is wearing it. He shuffles forward in his sandals until he is in front of the group. -"Welcome apprentices to Lauzurus school for gifted children!" He spoke with a shaky voice. "I for one am very happy to see so many new pupils wanting to take on the wonderful craft of magic. My name is Jan and I'm in charge of taking care of all the new pupils here at the academy. If you would be so kind and follow me I'll show you to your cottages." The group picked up their things and began following Jan along a wider path leading to the woods. Julius hurried to take a spot in the middle of the group. From there he could watch as the shy girl's beautiful red hair swayed alluring as she walked. The group did not have to walk for long until another clearing appeared, revealing the school campus. It looked as if someone had sprinkled cottages all over the places, there were so many! The labyrinth-like placement of houses made it very confusing to navigate here but Jan didn't seem to hesitate when he turned around the nooks. the group stopped at a larger open space where Jan picked up a book hanging from his belt. He quickly flipped through it until he reached the page he wanted. -"I'll be giving you your keys now. You'll get over here when I call your name. Boys will be getting the blue keys and girls will be getting the red. You are not allowed to switch keys with each other or sleep at another person’s house. Disobeying the rules will be met with punishment." The old man then proceeds to call out names of various boys and girls who walks up and get their keys. Everyone looks fascinated at Jan who seemingly creates keys from thin air. "Desmond Glover, Julius Frost, James Brightshield and Auron Zecane." Jan called out. Upon hearing Zecane Desmond flinched. [i]That boy I spoke to is Zecane!? No, he can't be. How can someone as young as him be named the betrayer?[/i] Desmond's thoughts got interrupted by Jan's voice. "Your cottage will be eighty one blue." He said as he handed four copies of the blue keys evenly among the boys. When everyone had received their keys Jan closed his book and looked up with a smile on his face. -"Feel free to do whatever you want for the rest of the day. I recommend you make yourself at home in your new cottages. I'll wake you up early tomorrow morning so make sure you are well rested. Have a pleasant evening!" Jan walked past everyone and back to the school without even leaving any instructions on where you are supposed to find you new homes. Together the four boys search for their new home in silence. However their minds are full of thought. [i]Beauty, I know the name of beauty! Jenny, Jenny Redoak...[/i] His whole body trembled as Julius thought of her name. He had watched her walk up to Jan and receive her key. [i]And I know where she live too! One hundred seventeen red...[/i] [i]This boy must be someone else, just some other kid unfortunately named Zecane. Or perhaps I should ask him? No that's silly.[/i] Desmond thought. He had overheard his parents talking about Zecane the betrayer back at home. He were supposed to be an awful man who betrayed his people for demons and monsters. But looking at this boy who is just as old as him Desmond couldn't help but be confused. [i]I'm in the same cottage as that weird boy and the tall one? Perhaps things will be interesting after all. Blondie here might have something special about him too.[/i] Zecane thought as he looked at the last member of the crew. He looked as old as the rest of the lot, with gold blonde hair reaching down to his chin. His face was handsomely shaped and he walked with a proud poise. Eventually the boys would find their new home at the left end of campus. Desmond walks up on the porch and tries his key. With a creek the door opens and the inside is revealed. The room is pretty simple; four beds are lined against the walls, every bed with its own nightstand. Under the beds is room for your bags and there is also a potty there. A round table with chairs is placed in the middle of the room and there is a corner for cooking. Lastly there is an empty shelf, probably meant for school books. The four boys pack up their belongings, still not talking. When they were done making themselves at home the sun stood low orange shining brightly through the trees. [hr] [b][u]Desmond[/u][/b] (Open Choice) *Key added to inventory!* [hider=Character Sheet]Name: Desmond Glover Age: 13 Gender: Man Race: Swedian Strength: 0 Endurance: 1 Soul: 2 Psyche: 1 Intelligence: 0 Charisma: 1 Luck: 1 Alignment: +0 Popularity: +0 Well being: +10 Inventory: Cigarettes, Blue key Money: 3 silver, 26 copper[/hider] [b][u]Auron[/u][/b] (Open Choice) *Key added to inventory!* [hider=Character Sheet]Name: Auron Zecane Age: 13 Gender: Man Race: Swedian Strength: 0 Endurance: 1 Soul: 2 Psyche: 2 Intelligence: 0 Charisma: 0 Luck: 1 Alignment: +0 Popularity: +0 Well being: +10 Inventory: Ink and quill, Blue Key Money: 5 silver, 23 copper[/hider] [b][u]Julius[/u][/b] (Open Choice) *Key added to inventory!* *New affliction.* [hider=Character Sheet]Name: Julius Frost Age: 12 Gender: Man Race: Nord Strength: 3 Endurance: 2 Soul: 0 Psyche: 0 Intelligence: 0 Charisma: 0 Luck: 1 Alignment: +0 Popularity: +0 Well being: +10 Inventory: Short sword, prayer beads, dagger, Blue key Money: 3 copper[/hider][hider=Status][b]Physical Afflictions[/b] None. [b]Psychological Afflictions[/b] Lovestruck - Jenny Redoak It was love at first sight for Julius, now he is helplessly enamoured with the girl.[/hider]