[i][color=39b54a]Smart ass, eh? Well could be worse I suppose.[/color][/i]  Plus given the context some might even consider it a compliment, but obviously on this occasion, not a compliment.  The rebuttal seemed fair and hardly worthwhile being followed up on less he cause un-needed friction between himself and the staff, further than what was likely to already exist from any feeling bitter due to the war connection.  As he thought on this Jake came to end of the meal he had gathered for himself.  This was somewhat disappointing, did this mean having to mingle with the fellow students?

Just a Jake was about to make a move he saw the battle breaking professor grab another, who was likely serving a similar position at the school and pull them aside.  A small frown on his face as he was unable to eavesdrop on whatever it may be they were talking about.  [color=39b54a]"What strange behaviour..."[/color]  With a sigh Jake got up from his seat sliding his plate onto the nearest flat surface as he made his way back over to the food table.  [color=39b54a]"Missed?"[/color]  Jake scans over the room with his eyes.  [color=39b54a]"Not a whole lot unfortunately, rather uneventful so far. Although..."[/color]  Jake points out the Norrevinter & Sterling pair.  [color=39b54a]"You missed a dispute, rather minor one between those two.  Though without the intrusions maybe they would of gone for each others throats."[/color]

Jake grabbed an apple from the fruit on offer as he tossed it lightly with his left hand and swiping it into the grip with his right as he rubbed it softly against his hoodie.  [color=39b54a]"Lemme guess..."[/color]  He points at the close pair before taking a bite of his apple. [color=39b54a]"Siblings?... at a push cousins, but I doubt that.  Should never underestimate the bonds of family, there's a certain closeness to be observed."[/color] He smiles before continuing.  [color=39b54a]"You will be a force to be reckoned with in combat classes.  Even if you don't realise it right now.  So long as you're not too heavily invested in sibling rivalry?"[/color]

[color=39b54a]"Names Jake, you'll have to forgive me I'm not a huge fan of family names.  Words such as family names can dictate a persons actions.  Like our squabbling duo from before for example, were they oblivious to their family ties would they really still hate each other?"[/color]  Jake stops as he thinks to himself.  [color=39b54a]"Apologies, sometimes I prattle on to much. As I was saying, Jake and you?"[/color]  He finishes as he extends his free hand before taking another bite from the apple.

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