[center][h3][color=007236]Alexander Breckenridge[/color][/h3][/center]
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	Alex stepped out of the Train, his eyes glancing in a manner that could nearly be described as [i]erratic.[/i] He was taking in as much as he could, as quickly as he could when he noticed the rain above him, although rather far above him. It seemed like a considerate mage had decided to keep the rain away from the students, a kind gesture. Walking forward, Alex took care not to bump into anyone as he, and many others, trekked the long path from the train station to the Institute's campus. As he walked, Alexander's mind wandered, reminiscing on the multitude of stories he had heard from his Grandparents and Parents both about the School and the 'adventures' they had there. However, one story they all told repeatedly was the first time they saw Mordhaben's entrance, an Iron gate of indescribable beauty.

	As the flock of Students walked further from the Train station, the Academy began to appear in sight, as well as the 'indescribable' gate, which from a distance, looked fairly plain, albeit large. However, as Alex continued to walk towards it, he began to see intricate, beautiful floral designs carved meticulously into the structures Iron. Alex felt a strong surge of familiarity, and wished his Mother was with him so he had someone he could excitedly whisper with. Alas, she was not, and so Alex simply observed the gate's beauty silently, only being more and more impressed with each step he took closer to it. Eventually, he was at the gate's entrance, reading the gate's elegantly carved inscription [i]"For the Sake of Progress."[/i]  

	Alex watched, with a smile hidden inside his chest as the Gate opened itself for the Students, and walked in, immediately seeing the multitude of Flowers and walking to them. This time, he couldn't contain his joy and a gentle smile spread across his face as he split from the crowd a bit, taking a few moments to observe the Flowers, smelling them occasionally. After making his way through some of the Flowers closer to the Students, Alex decided to wait until after the Opening Ceremony to continue his quest to smell every type of Flower in the courtyard. Turning around, he walked back to the crowd of students he had momentarily strayed from.