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Michail seemed to anticipate Jorah's response, an almost giddy expression on his face, though he seemed to straighten up just a touch as Auberon came into the conversation. At Auberon's greeting using their shared last name, both Michail and Euphemia looked out of habit, though Euphemia realized the student wasn't addressing her. He did noticeably examine his student, probably trying to get a good read on him, but after a few seconds he lit up considerably. Taking his elbow off Euphemia's shoulder, he managed to catch her curious look and gestured to the two house leaders. Despite her raised eyebrow, she nodded, and with that approval, Michail flashed a grin at the two young men.

[color=00aeef]"I figured you'd take this time to get to know your fellow Lions, but I can see you take your responsibilities seriously. It's good to see that the Blue Lions are in capable hands this year,"[/color] The blond stated, giving him a polite bow of the head in acknowledgement. [color=00aeef]"But please, call me Professor Michail--having two Professor Kalonics running around would confuse people, and Euphemia here has been a professor here for several years so it's only right she gets claim to it."[/color] 

[color=yellow]"How kind of you,"[/color] Euphemia replied.

[color=00aeef]"Indeed! More importantly Little Galatea, you've come at a perfect time,"[/color] Michail gestured to Jorah before he crossed his arms. [color=00aeef]"This is Jorah von Riegan, the Golden Deer's House Leader. Part of your responsibilities include keeping up pleasant inter-house relationships--and that includes information retention. I think it'd be prudent if Little Riegan here would go ahead and relay what your duties include."[/color]

Tomai decided to remove himself from the small group, choosing to converse with Lysander and Kaira. As they spoke, the three took notice of Derec leaving the classroom. For a moment, the redhead noticed the trio of Professors looking at him, though he did not speak to them, choosing instead to look for the Fraldarius boy.

[color=red]"So the rumors are true. How bold of Duke Charon,"[/color] Tomai noted. [color=red]"I take it to mean that Lord Ioannis took his plea to heart. But what coincidence would it be to have both heir apparent to the Empire [i]and[/i] the legitimized bastard of the Kingdom? Not to mention the heirs of the Alliance's roundtable."[/color]

Lysander frowned at Tomai, shaking his head. [color=plum]"We mustn't speak of this. The archbishop made that clear,"[/color] Lysander reminded him. [color=plum]"The very least we can do is grant a year of peace and hope that the relationships built can withstand the incoming turbulence."[/color]

[color=red]"And you don't believe the students won't also notice? The 'extra class' you've implemented has practically given it away,"[/color] Tomai asked.

[color=palegreen]"Regardless, we must do what we can for them,"[/color] Kaira insisted. [color=palegreen]"No more, Tomai. Leave your concerns for later, please."[/color]

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