[I]Prof. Namashiya Kotori[/I] - [b][i]Merlin[/i][/B]

A chime interrupted her briefing of the news, and the notification revealed it to be none other than the Ice Queen herself once again. Reading through the messsage, the Songbird's lips creased slightly into a frown. 

Naturally, she would hasten a response.

[I]Brilliant as a mind you may have, Ria, it is still in need of further sharpening. Whether you like it or not, I'm afraid to say. Just because your pre-acceptance has gone through, doesn't mean you are too advanced for the Academy. Some of the prospects are just as capable as you, and equally they've also much to learn. You will abide by your new parameters accordingly.

See you in class at noon.

--K

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Resuming where she had left off and flipping aimlessly through the countless stories that the day had brought thus far, Kotori was thankfully relieved. So far, the conflict in Afghanistan was quelled, other parts of the ever-turbulent Middle East were stable. No earthquakes, no tsunamis, no Espers acting out with reckless abandon. For the first time in a great while,  the fragile stability of the world was relatively intact.

With a slight chime, the holographic screen of her Dynamic Watch faded and the watch itself powered down into sleep mode. Leaving her with just her breakfast, so almost happily she too a bite and chewed serenely. 

A quiet morning, new student trials, and a few interesting ones to boot. She had lived up to her promise once again, the day just seemed to be getting better and better! Another bite then, until she heard the sound of approaching footsteps rapidly arriving past her right shoulder.

It was none other than her boistrous new prospect, of whom was being dragged about by one of her second year students. Successfully fighting the urge to roll her eyes at the ongoing antic, she neatly settled her hands and folded them together as they stood in front of her. The second year tried to hug her, but she lightly refused the gesture. It was really unwise after all for that kind of contact with students.

Yet Rouka, the prospect, spoke of concern.

Her eyes met his for a long moment, as if she were studying him. Silently lingering there as she finally broke the silence at long last.

"Yagami-san," she reservedly stated to start. "I expect more out of a second year than to try and punish a first year for being unruly. That is to the discretion of the faculty. He is new, and has much to learn...as do you as well."

"As much as it is recommended that a student team up with another, it is similarly recommended that we give new students the choice of whom they wish to team up with." The Professor continued, with a light smile on her lips. "You cannot force him, so please release him."

Once Yagami had done so, she waved for Rouka to take a seat in front of her. "Please, take a seat. And tell me what troubles you, prospect."