[colour=0a5d10]"For years, you have trained to become warriors, and today your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest."[/colour] Ozpin began, taking a languid sip from his cup as he slowly walked down the line of students.

[colour=b18fdf]"Now, I'm sure many have heard rumours about the assignment of 'teams'. Well, allow us to put an end to your confusion. Each of you will be given team mates...today."[/colour] Glynda continued smoothly from where she stood at the head of the line. Ozpin stopped next to her, turning to face the students and they both gazed over the crowd of prospective Hunters.

[colour=0a5d10]"These team mates will be with you for the rest of your time here at Beacon. So, it is in your best interest to be paired with someone with whom you can work well."[/colour] The silver-haired man explained. He took a sip of coffee before continuing, [colour=0a5d10]"That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years."[/colour] At the end of the line, two mouse-eared Faunus shared a worried glance, both locking theur eyes on a light haired boy several spaces down the line. [colour=0a5d10]"After you've partnered up, make your way to the northern end of the forest. You will meet opposition along the way. Do not hesitate to destroy everything in your path...or you will die."[/colour]

[colour=b18fdf]"You will be monitored and graded on your actions during the course of Initiation, but our instructors will not intervene. You will find an abandoned temple at the end of the path containing several relics. Each pair must choose one and return to the top of the cliff. You will guard that item, as well as your standing, and we shall grade you appropriately."[/colour] Professor Goodwitch picked up where the Headmaster left off. Her voice dropped in caution, [colour=b18fdf]"Due to unforeseen circumstances, the forest is a bit more dangerous this year than it is typically. Take extra care as you move through the forest, and make sure to stay with your partner at all costs."[/colour]

[colour=0a5d10]"Any questions?"[/colour] Ozpin interjected. The students before him were silent as a nervous tension permeated the atmosphere, dropping into some what rigid ready positions, and his lips curled into a satisfied smile. [colour=0a5d10]"Good."[/colour]

The first launch pad snapped up with no warning, flinging the student at the end of the line into the air as he took another sip of coffee.

[b]Two rounds until arrival at temple. during this time decide on your partner and make your way forward. feel free to throw in an encounter with the Grimm, i strongly encourage collabing for the partnering up, which can be done in the dedicated google docs, links to which are in the character tab[/b]