[right] [img]https://i.imgur.com/kgH2BM9.png?1[/img] [sup] Lavanda Meri De Los Angeles [/sup][/right][hr][sup] | l o c a t i o n | fountain area > wisteria cottage | i n t e r a c t i o n | [@kautalya] & [@rithas][/sup] [hr] [color=b2b2b2]Lavanda had watched over the events before her as if she were watching a movie, completely detaching herself from the situation. A brief thought of helping the girl who had just tripped flashed through her head but she dismissed it and instead pressed replay in her mind; she had gone up to the blonde girl—Idette—to ask for directions and it turns out she's exactly the person Lavanda was supposed to be looking for (talk about lucky.) Then just as she had begun the conversation with Idette, a chirpy voice from behind her distracts them both by literally falling into view. So she had met Idette and Fatima, her cottage mates, all in a matter of seconds within arriving. Lavanda tuned herself back into what Idette had been sputtering and awkwardly explaining. Then waited as Idette turned to walk in the direction of their supposed cottage. Lavanda followed right behind Idette. [color=F4D03F]"Mashed potatoes? I LOVE MASHED POTATOES. Though my mom always makes me eat them even when I tell her not to. She won't let me go on a all protein diet cause it's like 'not healthy for a fourteen year old to eat only protein' like geez mom how ELSE will I become the ULTIMATE WARRIOR."[/color] Lavanda's attention went towards Fatima, the shorter of the three, with a glint of amusement in her eyes and opened her mouth to say something— [color=F4D03F]"RIGHT?"[/color] Lavanda laughed rather than respond; her laugh was sudden, loud, and accompanied with splutters in-between. [color=a78cab]"Yes,"[/color] she managed to squeeze out, [color=a78cab]"Mashed potatoes are the absolute [i]best.[/i] Actually, potatoes in general are amazing and tasty and you can do soooooo much with them. Not that I cook. But, you know? Yeah, you know."[/color] Lavanda took a deep breath in an attempt to recover from her earlier laugh attack. She offered a glance to her surroundings and noticed that aside from scattered statues and thick, tall trees, there wasn't much else to Wellington Academy. Sure there were a few old, vintage looking buildings, but she was expecting more. The way Lu always talked about this school she imagined a butler at every corner. She was rather disappointed that was not the case. And where was the limo service? Honestly, having to lug around her suitcases was NOT the image she had of Wellington. [color=a78cab]"So,"[/color] She said, continuing the earlier conversation by completely changing topics, [color=a78cab]"Fatima, right? What grade are you in?"[/color] Just as she had said that, Idette had stopped in her tracks and the girls were now stopped in front of a house. Now she understands why they refer to the dorms as cottages. [/color][hr][hr] [right][img]https://i.imgur.com/TYSnA5c.png[/img] [sup]Venetia[/sup][/right][hr] [sup]| l o c a t i o n | front gates > coleus cottage | i n t e r a c t i o n s | [@ImmortalJaskier] & [@Moirin] (students in kitchen mentioned: [@Torack] & [@Hey Im Jordan])[/sup] [hr][color=b2b2b2] [color=DEB887]"Ugh,"[/color] Venetia sighed, [color=DEB887]"Heavens to betsy."[/color] She muttered under her breath as she admonished herself internally for forgetting a whole student. She could have sworn she had only needed to pick up one of the incoming students for the morning drop-offs, but then yesterday's conversation slowly dawned on her once again. She had completely blocked out the aftermath after she tried to convince the Assistant Principal of her genius, fool-proof plan. [color=DEB887]"Okay, okay!"[/color] Venetia watched impatiently as the students boarded the golf cart and as soon as she saw Lillie's butt touch the seat, Venetia slammed the accelerator towards the cottage. Venetia ignored her surroundings as she always does and sped through the bumpy tracks, her hat and sunglasses rising with each bump but never falling. She skittered to a stop once she reached the cottage and parked to the side. [color=DEB887]"All right,"[/color] Venetia jumped off the golf cart and with a flashy smile turned to the students, [color=DEB887]"Welcome to Coleus! This is my kingdom, you get [i]caught[/i] doing anything that's against school rules, then you'll suffer the consequences, just ask Abigail—she's got firsthand experience with that. I hate curfew breakers, doesn't matter if it's a second after or 2 minutes after. I don't care if you tripped on your way and have a note from the nurse's office. Don't. Break. Curfew."[/color] Just as quickly as she had ushered that out, she pushed through the front doors allowing Ezequiel and Lillie to follow behind her but never checking to see if they were actually following. [color=DEB887]"All rooms are on the second floor. Ezequiel, your roommate is Jordan Dom, you'll know where it is when you see it, probably. And Lillie, your roommate's name is Jessa—oh, sugartits."[/color] Venetia had led them past the entrance and towards the living room, she heard some chatter coming from the kitchen but dismissed it after her sudden realization. More students were still to come later in the morning. [color=DEB887]"Wait a minute..."[/color] Venetia's eyes sparkled as she zoned in her focus onto Lillie.[color=DEB887]"You're perfect! Your roommate is Jessamine, she arrives at 9AM. You remember the front gates right? Go pick her up. You have two hours or so, don't forget. Ezequiel?"[/color] Venetia turned to Ezequiel then, [color=DEB887]"You'll accompany her. It'll be your first project!! Perfect!! You need to make sure you pick up Jessamina, Chester, and Taro. I think that was all of them?"[/color] Venetia internally congratulated herself, a smug smile plastered on her face as a result of constant mental affirmations on how great Venetia was. [color=DEB887]"Now, you're all set. I hear some voices in the kitchen, go on, introduce yourselves, or make friends—whatever it is that kids do these days. You have some time so run along now. I got better places to be." [/color] Venetia came and went like a storm. She left Ezequiel and Lillie in the living room, already with a huge responsibility to take care of, while she sauntered off and onto the golf cart, speeding away. [/color][hr][hr] [right][img]https://i.imgur.com/LgF57Y4.png[/img] [sup]Nico[/sup][/right][hr][sup]| l o c a t i o n | front gates > zinnia cottage | i n t e r a c t i o n s | [@alexfangtalon] & [@canaryrose] & [@Hey Im Jordan] & [@alimariloasun][/sup] [hr] [color=b2b2b2] [color=#ffbcd9]“Sorry I’m late… I overslept a bit. I made you some tea, though.”[/color] Nico took the thermos being handed to him and opened up the lid. The smell of freshly brewed tea wafted out of the thermos while Nico inhaled in the soft smell. He hadn't had his morning tea as of yet since he had made picking up the incoming students as priority. Now his day had officially begun and with tea in hand, Nico began the mini tour he loves to go through while walking the students to the cottage. [color=808000]"Thanks Kassandra!"[/color] He said, after he had taken a sip. [color=808000]"I was beginning to think you weren't going to be coming, seeing as you got here so late. Nevertheless! You're just in time to help me out with the tour!"[/color] Nico took the liberty to take the slow path once more, hoping the students would take in the sight of what Wellington Academy truly is. While at first sight it feels as if you're stuck in the middle of nowhere with all the surrounding greenery and forestry background noise, as soon as you come across any of the buildings the academy has throughout campus, you're brought back into reality. They were walking through a flowery path, one intended to be for leisure walks in between classes as Nico began. [color=808000]"Wellington Academy was founded by the ingenious Weiss Gillian Wellington, a true man with a true vision. He wanted students to actually love studying and believed it was meant to be treated as a game—a puzzle, a riddle."[/color] Nico paused to let the new students absorb the information; something he wholeheartedly believed in himself. [color=808000]"Right over on that side is the student library—it's where you can borrow books, study or even request reading materials that we may not have."[/color] He pointed to a building off in the distance. Then he walked slightly ahead of the group reaching the front of the cottage, continuing to drink out of the gifted thermos. Nico was fully intending for the three students to mingle and introduce themselves as well as give Kassandra full reign of guiding the new students from here on. Nico was curious to see if Kassandra would be able to handle it; she was always responsible so now was her chance to prove it. Of course, he'll hover near to make sure no mistakes are made, but he'll ease off on being the driver for now and allow Kassandra to take the wheel. As he walked more towards the cottage, Nico noticed another student waving at him and as he focused his attention towards her, he recognized her as Chao-Li while Jae Sun trailed right behind her. They approached the group and Nico nodded in return as a greeting.[/color][hr][hr]