The pattering of rain against the nearby window provides a dull underscore for each introduction, as does the quiet rumble of the ship in flight. In the foggy atmosphere outside can be seen the occasion streak of lightning, thin and luminescent white lines that creep their way through the sky. The interior of the cabin, however, is warm and inviting, shielded from the elements just on the other side of the polished glass.

Victoria’s gaze traces across each of the five girls as they introduce themselves, lingering as long as each speaks before moving on to the next. For Vanna she really is like a mirror, immaculate poise and nigh-unreadable expression. 

Penny may be able to take some solace in the fact that, embarrassing as he introduction may be, the Ars Magi doesn’t bat an eye when the girl plants her head into the table. Instead, she takes a long sip from her tiny saucer of tea while Dana tends to the wound. It’s a small bruise, something well within her capability. 

After a moment of consideration, the woman address Nicole: “[color=#cdcfd1]I’m afraid you might find Palmyra not as fashion-forward as Hasta.[/color]” Victoria’s cup clinks against the tables surface as she sets it down once again. “[color=#cdcfd1]Most of the city is dedicated to serving the academies in some way—but I’m sure you’ll find enough boutiques to make due.[/color]” 

A low rumble passes through the ship, one brief shudder that rattles plates through the ornate silverware set laid across the small table. A brief turbulence. 

“[color=#cdcfd1]Diana and Lennox...[/color]” She muses, “It’s rare to find noble candidates.” It’s a numbers game, after all. No bloodline has proven to produce consistently magic compatible candidates, and the nobility is the smallest part of the population—the smallest pool to draw from. “[color=#cdcfd1]You’ll find most of your peers at the Officers Academy.[/color]” She refers to Nova Lux’s sister school, the adjoined military academy.

“[color=#cdcfd1]We’ll be arriving in the next hour or two. It’ll be a day or two before you’ll a have time to explore the city proper. You’ll need to settle in first, and your tests need to be run.[/color]” This may come as a surprise considering all five candidates have already faced a barrage of poking, prodding, and measuring just to get to this point. It seems they have only more to look forward to in the coming days.

A short pause and the woman tilts her head to address Dana. “[color=#cdcfd1]How long have you been able to use your magic?[/color]” Perhaps, like Vanna, she’s impressed by how naturally the cheerful girl channels her power. It’s hard to tell, given her expression seems never to change.