- Oliver -

he groaned and stretched his arms up above his head. today was going to be a long day, he could already feel it. [color=6ecff6][i]'that's not necessarily a bad thing'[/i][/color] he thought, as he shifted the papers on his desk and glanced around at the, currently, empty computer lab. he'd personally checked every computer and wanted things to go as smoothly as possible but actually dealing with a class was going to be an interesting experience for him. he wasn't anti-social but he'd never been particularly good around large crowds of people, his anger issues did not help. he just prayed they wouldn't give him any crap for the wheelchair. 
he carefully rolled out from behind the desk and to the door, which they had been kind enough to make a sliding door rather then a normal door in order to make his life just a little easier, and pushed it open. Orientation would be soon, he hoped the kids would enjoy it, or at the very least, enjoy the party that was sure to follow, as he'd heard happened every year... well before everything happened. 
he rolled out into the hall, shutting the door behind him, and headed down the hall. He wanted to see if the headmaster needed any help. it was a clumsy trip to Maria's office but he made it, he hoped she hadn't left for the orientation already and knocked, waiting for an answer. 

- Andromeda - 

Andro had to take a deep breath before she could step out into the bustle of student life. she'd forgone her usual veil for a pair of sunglasses because they were less likely to be caught on things and people as she traversed the halls and headed for the orientation. 
she was a little frightened. Athalia had been her home, and it had been destroyed, but it was here again, with people and classes and buildings, and she was a little scared because it was always possible it would disappear again. she shivered slightly before she steeled herself and stepped out. 
She knew the layout of the school, it was practically identical to the original school, and she had been here when it was built. 
Andromeda tried to express poise and grace as she walked among her peers, many looking younger then her, many looking older. some might be close to her actual age, but she couldn't tell, it was hard with mythical creatures, she herself looked younger then she truly was, still looking 18 even though she was nearly 24 now. 
She began to think to herself as she walked, the snakes twisting down to look at her as she did so. [color=007236][i]'perhaps... perhaps I won't be as shy this year, i'll try my best, talk to people, be friendly and talkative, i can do that... right?'[/i][/color] she gently grasped her upper arm as she thought, eyes drifting to the ground [color=007236][i]'i can get past this, I've seen that people here will accept me, so i can do this... i can do this'[/i][/color] 
at that exact moment, her feet betrayed her and she stumbled down a set of stairs. when she stopped moving she thought [color=007236][i]'maybe i can't'[/i][/color]