[center][u][i] - Maria - [/u][/i][/center]

She looked up and around and noticed that a good deal of the students had arrived. A few straddlers were fine, she didn't really care too much. She was a pretty lax principal anyway. She got up from her seat and walked over to a table which she promptly climbed and stood atop. She smiled at all of her students and coughed a bit loud, trying to get their attention.

[b]"Evening everyone."[/b] She began, mockingly saluting them. [b]"I hope you've all had a good time so far. The school is still under construction so we'll be here for at least another day or two before we can move back."[/b] She explained, looking around at everyone. [b]"I just wanted to talk about what happened a few weeks back."[/b] She began, wanting to clear everything up with them. She turned her head, looking for someone. When she spotted him, she smiled. [b]"Crash. I just want to congratulate you."[/b] She said, smiling at the young man. [b]"I know that I didn't really show my face much during all of that but I had my reasons. I wanted to use that situation as a test for you all. Brako and I stood on the sidelines, watching in case things should get too much for you all. I don't know how Crash got the message but I'm glad he did. He took charge and got everyone together where they could work together to keep everyone safe."[/b] Maria turned to look at Little Feather next, smiling. [b]"You did a lovely job taking care of everyone. I was impressed."[/b] She told the young woman and then returned to looking around the area. [b]"You all did great. I could ask for better students. I just want you to know that it's not all over with and I expect more things like that to happen and... I just want to tell you all to keep doing what you do. Don't be afraid to do what you have to do to keep everyone safe. That should be your number one priority."[/b] She continued, getting a bit more serious now. [b]"You guys are a team and will only be effective if you work as one. Sure, all of you are strong and have potential to be great but you'll never make it without friends. I hope what happened has shown you that and I hope that what happens will continue to show you that."[/b] She finished, sighing slightly.

A large grin formed on the woman's face, plotting something as usual. She jumped down from her table and grabbed the cup from the bar and ran back. [b]"I have something for you all! It's something I played when I was a kid and I wanted to provide you guys the opportunity. So with the meeting over, I want to invite those that wish to stay to play the King's Game!"[/b] She shouted, grinning from ear to ear. [b]"Of course, for most teachers, this is mandatory."[/b] She giggled, winking at Brako. She laughed as he rolled his eyes and then turned back to the kids. [b]"Just stay here. The game will be starting shortly!"[/b] She explained and then went back to sit with Brako again who seemed to not be talking to her.