[center][h1][color=39b54a]Erik Fieldson[/color][/h1]
Interacting with: [@AnyAlex][/center]

Erik noted the forced smile of the woman's face, but decided to continue to play into his current persona. He nodded at the woman's question and replied [color=39b54a]"I did, yes! I have to tell you, I cannot wait to see the amazing amount of effort that you all here have put into this school. I know working registration can't be too fun of a job, but I really appreciate you spending your time out here to get us situated."[/color] Erik layered the compliment with his best genuine, charming smile. While he was not sure, exactly what position this woman held at the school, the faster he got in good with the staff, the more his reputation would spread. It was even possible that the staff would write far better letters of recommendation in the future. The teachers and staff here were bound to have certain connections after all. He waited for a response patiently, and when she was done speaking thanked her and moved off to the side so the next person could go in the small line forming behind him to wait for the official start. 

As he moved, he noticed Alex Pearson had made his appearance on campus. Erik had done his research and had made careful not of which celebrities would be attending Pine Hill this year. Noticing Alex's desire to separate himself from the pack, Erik saw an opportunity. He purposefully made a not too subtle glance at Alex, then to the crowd of people still whispering after him, and then moved slightly further away to give him his privacy and space. He gave a small head nod to the boy as he did so. 

He let his gaze move around the crowd noting the people nearby and taking mental notes on his new peers. One of the new arrivals, a girl with auburn hair[@Raptra] took a professional looking camera and snapped several shots of what seemed to be the campus itself. Odd, in his opinion, but possibly a means to start a conversation with the student if need arose. Looking around more, he noted another student holding a soccer ball[@Blade17]. It was clear from his clothes that he was not the typical wealthy student, and Eric labelled him as another one of the scholarship students. Given his athletic frame, most likely, he had received it for his sports skills. The student was not projecting confidence however, but anxiety for some reason. He would have a difficult time fitting in Erik's judgement and dismissed him. There were several other students in the area as well and Erik took note of each such as the blonde girl with shoulder length hair in the jean jacket approaching the entrance[@AnyAlex].