[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/vpO1KHq.png[/img][/center][hr][indent][color=F88379]"Growing soft all of a sudden? That's not something I expected of you,"[/color] Reiko said to Aria as soon as the later finished her introductory speech. The Headmistress deciding to give a day-off to the students, on their first day, wasn't something she anticipated, but it seemed prudent, given the current circumstances.

A small flame suddenly lit up on Reiko's shoulder, whispering something to her. Naturally, Aria would be able to listen that it was a report on the campus' status. One particular incident deepened the frown on Reiko's face. How come some faculty members be causing problems on the first day; before the Opening speech nonetheless! Students being incapacitated by their teachers could have a serious effect on the Academy's credibility.

[color=F88379]"Well, I guess that I'll let them go with double the usual paperwork and a note about how to exercise proper teacher behavior. The involved student seemed way too eager for a brawl... without even knowing the regulations. A week of extra homework will be a good reminder,"[/color] Reiko thought out loud. Normally she would administer harsher sanctions, but Aria's surprisingly good nature today probably rubbed on the Scarlet Sage, somehow.

A snap of a finger later, a pair of Reiko's familiars would deliver a note suggesting that Havish and Yurius take a moment to considerate their peers before engaging in 'less than exemplary' conduct again. Along with the notes, the familiars handed a pile of paper/homework to each of them; all of which was signed and stamped by Reiko.

After Reiko finished her administrative chores, she addressed her old Master once more. [color=F88379]"Now that you have cut today's work schedule, what do you say about an early lunch? The desserts are on me."[/color] The mage crossed her arms and grinned; waiting for a reply.
[/indent][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/zvMaqQE.png[/img][/center][hr][indent]While grand speeches were being spoken, several other deeds were being done all over Hikari Academy, by the dedicated members of the staff. Those who take care of food, bedding, and cleaning may not have been as noticeable, or famous, as the most dignified members of the faculty, but they certainly were every bit as unique.

One of such staff members who did not seem to be any older than those who sought education at the Academy was [url=https://imgur.com/a/lVfCI]Lotte Chaubert[/url], a silver-haired, golden-eyed, diminutive, kitsune that roamed the school corridors dressed in a characteristic maid outfit. Aside from her apparent age and stoic, almost vacant, expression, what distinguished Lotte from the remainder of the staff was the fact that she was constantly seen effortlessly lugging around loads that would make even a human-sized ant envious.

Her current task, rearranging the dinner hall's furniture and preparing everything for this semester's inaugural breakfast, had been completed just in time for the end of the Headmistress' speech. Anyone walking through the grand halls of the Academy's main building would be greeted by the wafting smell of freshly baked bread, coffee, honey and everything else one would expect of a fancy hotel's breakfast menu.

To complement the scene, Lotte stood beside the door, ready to bow graciously to anyone who came by; truly an image of perfection in every minute detail, just as any dedicated maid should strive to be.
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