While the two hour boat ride might have been boring or nauseating to the normal student, Alex wouldn't have called herself a normal student. For the entire duration of the boat ride Alex was outside on the deck, soaking up as much sun and fresh air as possible. And damn did it feel good on her skin. Alex, being in a great mood like usual, hovered around the deck, her feet quickly touching back down whenever an adult was looking at her. The last thing Alex wanted to do was get in trouble on her first day of school, and it would be worse to get in trouble before even hitting the shore. 

Alex, not being one to shy away from a conversation, found herself talking to many students on the ship as they headed towards their destination. It was normally the kids who were sitting by themselves or who were looking particularly lonely or nervous. The boat ride was fun for Alex, sharing and giving smiles were one of her favorite things in the world. Her parents always taught her that when you give a smile to someone, you are bound to get one in return. 

As soon as they arrived on the island Alex was on the shore, happily greeting each staff member or returning student near her. She wore a smile the whole time. The only time her smile faltered for a moment was at the assembly. The head master here seemed cool, but he seemed a bit stiff. And the whole no drinking, smoking and sexing rule kinda bothered Alex. She had no problem with any of those things as long as they were done responsibly. Whatever, she would live.

Going right into the dining hall quickly returned her smile, eating was one of her favorite pass times. Once she loaded up her tray, picking a spot to sit was easy. She decided to sit near the person who looked like they could use some joy. She scanned the dining hall, eventually picking an empty seat next to a girl near a giant, and slightly strange looking guy. As she approached the table her glow was rather noticeable, even in the lighted room. “Hello!” Alex spoke with all of confidence of a kid in a sandbox. “My name is Alex! I'm new here!” She happily sat down, not needing an invitation. “What's yours?”