GM Update: [Hider=Prior to the bell:] [Hider=Onyx Hall] [sub][right]Interacting with: [@Scribe of Thoth][@WeepingLiberty][/right][/sub] [color=fff200]“Unfortunately that's my job here. Can't help you unless I know you.”[/color] Joey chuckled, taking Max's attitude in stride. It was common for people to be frustrated over their affinity or lack thereof. [color=fff200]“I couldn't really tell you without more time spent interacting with your magic and even then I'm a little hesitant. If you get the wrong idea in your head, it could set you back months. What we can do is in class we can spend some time interacting and I can pass on what I get. Then, take that to your spell theory professor and maybe they can guide you on the right path. Categorizing magic isn't an exact science but they'd know it better than me. Does that work better for you?”[/color][/hider] [Hider=Rose Hall] [sub][right]Interacting with: [@Hero][@Gisk][/right][/sub] Kanalie came back with Aine shortly, the shyer girl sending a quick pulse of green from her fingertips skittering over the little black mark. It felt cooling as it tapped across Cassandra's skin and her eyebrows shot up with a smile. [color=662d91]“Oh, it's just a mark! It didn't hurt you a bit.”[/color] Aine exclaimed quietly. [color=662d91]“Lucky you, that's a rare natural trait.”[/color] A bright flash caught her attention from across the room and she hurried towards it with a muttered “Honestly.” Kanalie giggled at the girl's exasperation before returning her attention to the table, addressing Cassandra. [color=00aeef]“A fireproof fire mage, nice! Most of 'em really gotta work to get that skill down but looks like you're a natural, lucky lucky! Come teach my best friend, save me some time when our boyfriend forgets his turn on date night.”[/color] Kanalie rolled her eyes at a memory. [color=00aeef]“Says he doesn't care about it and then sets the dorm on fire when our vampire takes him at his word. Boys. Such drama queens.”[/color] She sighed, shaking her head. [color=00aeef]“Anyways, I'll get out of your hair for now unless there are anymore questions. And since I've decided you two are awesome…”[/color] She quickly scribbled her number on a piece of paper. [color=00aeef]“Here is my number. Don't hesitate to text if you have questions or just want to hang out with someone.”[/color][/hider] [Hider=Cerulean Hall] [sub][right]Interacting with: [@Obscene Symphony][@Trainerblue192][/right][/sub] Aaron and Salem suffered no more interruptions, the erratic professor seemingly satisfied at the pair's note passing. He did flash them a thumbs up every once in a while however and then immediately turned back to whoever he was pestering next. The pair however could easily feel the eyes of vampires on them and, if they looked, they'd see Varis and a scarred, tall vampire talking as they watched the pair. The two vanished a few minutes before the bell rang however.[/hider][/hider] The bell rung repeatedly, signaling the end of the freshman affinity class and human biology. Students quickly made their way out, most feeling first day nerves about making their next class and beelined for their next lecture. As it turns out, almost all of them headed in the same direction. They deviated at the same place, some turning into Vilbrek Hall and others into the opposite hall. The doors opened at the top of the room, leading down a central flight of stairs with desk on either side and ended in a large speaking platform and a series of there screens. A desk with a computer sat on the right side. Like every other classroom, the nobles had reserve seating just at the front of the platform. In Vilbrek Hall, a coat hung over the back of the chair and a brief case lay open on the desk. Varis Sinnenodel stood on the platform, an unimpressed look on his face as he watched various students filtered in. Behind him, only the center screen displayed a title slide. Like [Center]Treaty Law Professor: Count Alder Noila TA: Count Varis Sinnenodel[/center] Each desk had a syllabus on it, printed with the usual due dates and class requirements. Those glancing through it would notice study sessions and oral arguments listed once each month with the name of a noble house after it. This house was also printed in the top left corner. Three seats sat empty in the front of the room. Varis started speaking as soon as 11:15 pm passed [Hider=House Assignments] [list] [*]Cassandra: Astorio [*]Aaron: Marivaldi [*]Lilie: Sinnenodel [*]Dakota: Astorio [*]Maxwell: Sinnenodel [*]Damien: Eve [*]Jade: Marivaldi [*]Amaris: Eve [*]Victor: Eve [*]Mariette: Astorio [*]???: Marivaldi [/List][/hider] [color=f7976a]“Welcome to Treaty Law, the first in a long and highly recommended academic line if for no other reason than it governs every aspect of your life now. For mages and those…”[/color] Varis paused, disapproving gaze lingering on the three turned students in the hall, “recen[color=f7976a]tly joining our distinguished ranks, this class will be both enlightening and disheartening. The treaty is, like it's creators, strict and unforgiving despite recent attempts at softening it's punishment, restrictions, and even it's wording. It is a testament to the bond between mage and vampire and the degree of protection each needs from the other. That being said, the Treaty is at its core merely a contract. One with wide authority and brutal consequences but a contract nonetheless. The goal of this class will to teach you it's history and provide you with the tools to read, comprehend, and interpret the Treaty's maze of jargon.”[/color] Varis paced as he spoke, pulling out a clicker and the other two screens popped to life. [color=f7976a]“Look down at your syllabus. You'll notice a noble family's name printed on it. Each House represents a study group and each of you have been assigned to one. Others with the same name are your study partners for the rest of the semester. If you flip to the next page with your assignment dates, you will notice study sessions and oral arguments. Each study group is required to attend to one study session with me a month. Failing to attend even one of these will drop your grade by 10%. If your group cannot make the date listed for your family, contact me with at least two weeks notice or I will not reschedule it.”[/color] [color=f7976a]“Now, oral arguments are done in class. Each month, we will discuss a major portion of the treaty and it's relevant amendments in addition to its general timeline. Each study group will have to come up with an amendment to the current law we are discussing and present it in class and open themselves to counter arguments from other groups.”[/color] Varis stopped in the middle of the stage and looked around. [color=f7976a]“While you do not need to format your ideas in the manner of your assigned House, it will earn you extra credit for the assignment. At the end of the semester, the house with the highest oral argument grade will have the option to take that grade as their final exam grade rather than take the three hour long test I have written. You will also notice that every two weeks, you'll have a three page paper to submit. Each paper's topic will be available exactly fifteen nights prior to the due date and cannot be submitted early. All assignment submission or presentation requirements can be found on the last two pages of your syllabus. And for your first paper…”[/color] he pointed the clicker at the computer and the center screen changed. [color=f7976a]“The topic for your first paper is your current knowledge of the treaty. Anything and everything, or a summary in the case of the purebloods, you currently know or have a vague notion about. Questions so far?”[/color]