A jingling sound could be heard amongst the chattering of students and the screeching of wheels on tarmac as a young girl approached the front gates of Balamb Garden with an apprehensive look on her face. She stood out quite dramatically from the students that passed; unlike the standard navy uniform they wore, she was clad in a pale pink chiffon minidress that accentuated her trim figure, and light brown boots that looked like they'd seen better days. She brushed a strand of brown hair from her face as her bracelets clinked against each other, her pale blue eyes gauging the towering Garden nervously.

"Umm, excuse me-" She tried to engage one of the male students in conversation with a flattering smile, but a female student was quick to fix her with an icy glare before ushering the male away from view. "Ohhh..." She let out a frustrated sigh before resolving to find someone, [i]anyone[/i] for a little guidance on what to do.

A vivid shade of red caught her attention as her eyes drew to a tall male wearing a black trenchcoat, a stark difference to the other students in the standard uniform. He also appeared to be carrying a fairly heavy bag over his shoulder. Was he perhaps a student? Or a member of the Garden faculty?

The girl decided that it wouldn't hurt to find out as she quickly stepped into his path, catching the male by surprise as they nearly collided into each other. "Oh! Sorry to bother you, Mister!" She said sheepishly, a nervous smile adorning her face as she looked up at him hopefully. "I know you must be busy, but I really need someone to help me. My name is Mei Song." She held out her hand as a friendly gesture. "You're a student here, right?"