The neat, decisive click of heels against tile was hardly something to bat an eye at, nor was the appearance of another figure in the common room’s doorway, surveying the situation with little visible surprise. When compared against the entrances of Professors Lebeau and Montana, Lovette’s arrival was fairly...mundane as he strode in, smiling warmly at his fellow staff upon seeing them. 

That is, so long as one was unable to determine his gender, and didn’t come to the appropriate realization that the Pyromancy/Theory instructor had decided to go to work in a freshly ironed business dress and lipstick. 

“Professor Montana is quite right on that account.” Madison’s voice did little to help discern his sex- mellow and soft, even as he raised his voice above the din. “While I understand that some of you may not be on the best terms with one another, that is no excuse for picking a fight in the middle of brunchtime. Or for using such derogatory language.” He glanced over his shoulder at the diners, eyes sparkling. “You can save any violence for your Combat class.”

With slow, methodical steps, letting the sound ring out, the Professor made his way to the front of the common room, then waited for the rest of the surrounding heads to turn his way. “Here at Marchand, we operate under a system of mutual respect. Whether that respect is between professor and student, or students and their peers, we expect you all to both give and receive some level of courtesy. Regardless of what you may feel towards Marchand so far, you will all be staying here until the end of your semesters. If you follow the rules set for you, and treat one another with respect, then you will find that the year will go by much more easier.” 

Madison looked around, scanning the faces of his audience for a reaction, then smiled. 

“With that said, I suppose that I should introduce myself. My name is Madison Lovette, and I will be your Professor of Pyromancy and Magical Theory. Regardless of whatever your Primary is, you will be seeing me at least twice per week. I’m looking forward to seeing you all in class when the time comes. The orientation will be starting very soon, so please take a seat if you haven’t already.”

He stood silently for a moment, then eventually made his way back to the now-demolished buffet. Madison gently prodded the covered surface, let out a sigh upon seeing just how bad the damage was, then turned towards Kora and Larke.

“Now, since this is the first day, I’ll see that you won’t get into too much trouble about this. But I expect for you to stay behind and help clean up once everything is said and done.” 

Giving the table one last wistful poke, he opened a nearby closet, pulled a projector from deep within its guts, then rolled the technological behemoth to the near center of the room. 

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