[B]Jeanne d'Luc[/b] -- Temperance

[@ Regitnui]

As she ascended the ladder away from the boy with the task she had given him, she suddenly found herself listening to another voice. One which made her pale just slightly in response: the headmaster. Simply nodding mutely at first, her fingertips remained clasped upon the ladder as she looked back down to the boy; who happily went about drawing a Knight of sorts trying to lift the stone. 

She frowned.

While she found it to be aescetically pleasant, she found the practicality of such to be lacking. That, and she was displeased about how quickly she was overruled. Closing her eyes for a moment, she fought off her predisposition of displeasure and instead nodded to Zeke.

[color=f6989d]"I suppose that will suffice,"[/color] she began with coldly, with the next following statement returning to her warm, sunny nature. [color=f6989d]"Welcome to Basic Light Theory. When I begin teaching you, I expect you up at the earliest hour as the sun rises. Ready and awake at the south fields, your new journey will begin there."[/color]

In a dazzling finish, the sword in stone shattered with her will, leaving a dazzling burst of wisps and white ethereal smoke swirling about him in the air. A moment later, it would dissipate entirely. Leaving only the ruin of what had once been solid granite in its place. 

Deftly rising up the last of the ladder and resuming her stride towards Freya's pit, she let her hand run across the tall grass as she patiently watched, waited, and observed. In a magificent flourish, an eastern serpent rose into the air from Freya's pit, moving albeit a touch clumsily, but brilliantly all the same. 

Mutely, Jeanne was impressed. She hadn't seen a first year with such prowess in a long time. [I]Not since her own first trial.[/i]

[@ baraquiel]

When the Dragon burst into nothingness, Jeanne applauded slowly from above. No matter what, she had to remain nonplussed, in spite of how much she wished to be jubilant. It was a nice challenge to have, a prodigal power and a refined artist of sorts in her classes. Both would require work, discipline, and humility. 

[color=f6989d]"Commendable."[/color] She stated simply, not showing the least bit of surprise that the girl wasn't completely exhausted from her efforts. Neatly, the paladin's hands folded behind her back as sapphire eyes which burned with a holy conviction stared down at the girl. She would not offer encouragement or a pat on the back other than her own words. 

[color=f6989d]"Welcome to Basic Light Theory."[/color] Jeanne added before shifting to walk away to inspect other students. [color=f6989d]"Your new adventures after the trials will begin soon, and I expect you awake at the earliest moment. The second the sun touches the horizon in the morning, at the south fields with your new classmates."[/color]

Walking away from Freya ever enigmatically just as Jax had done to her years ago, she continued her slow patrol, watching other elements with a faint interest; but more importantly, she was watching for more prospects of the light. 

[@ Raptra]

Never did it take long, either. 

As she briskly made her way across the field, there was a faint shimmer from one pit, not of fire, but of light. Sharply turning towards it, Jeanne progressed rapidly across the field to stare down at a girl that had made a house of mirrors for herself. At least in most senses a simplified version. 

It was peculiar, and it might not have sufficed in hers or Jax's eyes, but it would likely work quite well for the purposes and intentions of the headmaster. After all, not every student held the destination of a front-line soldier like herself. 

[color=f6989d]"Interesting,"[/color] she mused from above. Contemplating on how to further challenge the girl, how to push her limits and understanding of herself. From what it seemed she could create self images and profiles, but what of slightly more complex illusions? How hard could she be pushed? She had to remembers the words of Kano. Her zeal needed to be tempered. 

Finally at long last, she had it. 

[color=f6989d]"Your illusions are good, but is it truly your best?"[/color] The Paladin inquired, while she brushed an elegant strand of radiant gold hair aside. [color=f6989d]"Indulge my curiosity as your prospective teacher. Instead of just images of oneself, create literal mirrors of light both in front of you, and behind you. If you can create this illusion, I will deem you fit to join the ranks of my students."[/color]

It was a difficult task for a first year to be certain, but to one who displayed a variant of control like this girl did,.it shouldn't be impossible.

Standing stiffly, she waited for Vera to act. To try.