[hr] [center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/201221/c49e93206071b83c08b04c1913bd365a.png[/img][/center] [hr] With Headmaster Beauregard's words the First Years were instructed to stand and make their way out of the stadium as the rest of the school applauded for them. The entire time, Attica watched her Poketch and kept an eye out for [url=https://static01.nyt.com/images/2019/10/17/arts/16vagabon1/16vagabon1-mobileMasterAt3x.jpg]that one girl in Victini House[/url]. The Manaphy House First Years were brought out of the stadium and lead down a long set of concrete sets, away from the other Houses. The faculty members leading them brought them along a stone path that bordered the water's edge. Eventually the First Years merged with the rest of Manaphy House and the faculty members walked away from them, leaving the older students to lead the younger ones with one [url=https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMjI4NDcyNjQxNl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwMzI4OTM3NjM@._V1_.jpg]older student[/url] in particular seeming to lead them all. Attica kept track on her Poketch starting to feel quite anxious about her missing PokeNav when someone tapped her shoulder. Attica turned and saw a [url=https://i.pinimg.com/736x/61/11/dc/6111dc2c5f5aaa1865479b6ccf6a0c94.jpg]tall, brown-skinned Manaphy student[/url] smiling with her hand outstretched. It was that girl she saw in the crowd that shot her daggers, Attica took her hand to shake, visibly confused by this girl. [color=FFE4C4][i]"Hello!~ I saw you in the crowd before the ceremony. My name is Devina."[/i][/color] She looked expectanlty at Attica. [right][color=CAA5E6][i]"Oh.. Well my name is Attica. Didn'-"[/i][/color][/right] [color=FFE4C4][i]"Oh my gosh!~"[/i][/color] this girl took Attica's hand into her own and toyed with Attica's curls a bit as she squealed in delight [color=FFE4C4][i]"I love your hair texture oh goodness. You have to let me know your routine."[/i][/color] [right][color=CAA5E6][i]"I actually don'-"[/i][/color] Attica began before being cut off again.[/right] [color=FFE4C4][i]"So I know this guy in Celebi, he's so cute. Well he texted me and said you were cute. Want his number?"[/i][/color] A boy with a Rockruff by his side keeping in step with him chimed in now [color=483D8B][i]"Oh man just leave her alone Devina, jeez."[/i][/color] He walked with his arms crossed and his brow furrowed, he and his Rockruff looked terrifying to say the least. Attica was unsure how she didn't notice this giant guy walking just a few feet behind her. [color=483D8B][i]"You were in her place last year, it is weird as hell your first few days here. Leave her alone."[/i][/color] The Rockruff gave a small growl as it walked along Tony. Devina scoffed, rolled her eyes and feigned disgust before she strutted off ahead of them talking to another First Year. [color=483D8B][i]"Sorry about her, she's really cool honestly. Just loves to play match maker too much. She's all about bringing stuff to life. At least that's what I think."[/i][/color] He smiled warmly at Attica, [color=483D8B][i]"I'm Tony by the way. You're Attica right?"[/i][/color] Attica shyly nodded keeping her eyes fixed forward and not looking at Tony. [color=483D8B][i]"Cool, nice scores by the way I don't think anyone since Minerva did that well. Dr. O seemed impressed to me."[/i][/color] Tony gestured toward that girl leading the group, identifying her as Minerva as he continued, [color=483D8B][i]"Minerva is easily one of the top five of the school, she's the Ace Student of Manaphy House and Dr. O's protege. If you ask me though there's no way she isn't using some kind of perks to keep up though, I feel sorry for her honestly. She's normally the first to wake up and the last to go to bed."[/i][/color] Tony shook his head a bit looking genuinely sad for Minerva's situation. Attica finally turned and looked at Tony, studying his face for a few seconds as she spoke [color=CAA5E6][i]"Does Dr. O force her to be like that or is she just like that?"[/i][/color] All he did was shrug in response and then gestured with his chin ahead of them. Dr. O sat on a small stone bench that faced out to the sea. She clearly knew the students were approaching but did nothing to acknowledge them until the entire group stopped and Minerva rushed over to her and whispered a few things. Dr. O then stood up, holding a small cup of steaming liquid in her left hand with her right hand tucked under her armpit to give it support. She was a small woman, her body was thin and her head was squarish but somehow she made the air around her ice with her cold gaze. When she spoke it was firmer than you'd imagine and came out with very little emotion. [color=778899][i]"Hello students of Manaphy House. Welcome First Years. I am Dr. Toshika Okimaru, you may call me Dr. O. I recognize many of you from last year and see many new faces as well,"[/i][/color] she scanned the crowd and her eyes met with Attica's for a moment before they drifted on to the rest of the crowd. She took a second to sip her steaming drink and continued, [color=778899][i]"Every morning except Saturdays, I can be found here on this exact bench at 9am. I take my breakfast here. If you ever wish to speak to me, that is not the time to do it. I say this because at least once a year a student approaches me when I am enjoying my time. If I ever have to repeat this fact to a student of my own House,"[/i][/color] She held the silence in the crowd for a moment as a power move and continued, [color=778899][i]"You will regret it."[/i][/color] The crowd was dead silent and Attica could sense the older student's tension. Dr. O spoke once more with a warmth to her voice that wasn't present before, [color=778899][i]"So welcome to the Periwinkle Institute of Pokemon Academia. I expect a lot from all of you. I expect a lot from House Manaphy."[/i][/color] Dr. O then gestured to Minerva and sat down, sipping her steaming cup once more. Minerva then spoke, her voice light and kind, [color=20B2AA][i]"Now follow me and let's meet with the rest of the student body, shall we?"[/i][/color] As they walked toward the Student Union, Minerva continued to speak but didn't exactly turn to face the group. [color=20B2AA][i]"So for you First Years. I'm Minerva. I am the Ace Student of Manaphy, only one so far. If you have any issues or questions, concerns. What have you. Come talk to me about it. I can most likely resolve it for you!"[/i][/color] She then gestured to the Student Union before them and turned to the group, [color=20B2AA][i]"Alright! Let's have a good time everyone!"[/i][/color] The entire Manaphy House made their way toward the Student Union and as Attica entered, she once more checked her Poketch for her PokeNav and thought to herself [i]'I gotta find Max or Nyree, even Marquis. I gotta get my PokeNav back.'[/i] [hr] Ten minutes pass as Attica wanders about the Student Union, it seems as if Manaphy was only second to arrive as the students of Celebi were already there. A couple of the older students greeted each other and it became clear quickly who the odd first years were. Attica found herself leaning on a railing overlooking the enterance of the Student Union checking her Poketch obsessively, waiting for her friends and [url=https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/e7e6df0ad54ef057f76e2413ad439184313abb2a/0_394_5581_3348/master/5581.jpg?width=1200&height=1200&quality=85&auto=format&fit=crop&s=47811dd14326c4c659c9e19142ada5d8]that thief[/url] to walk in. Attica looked outside on the grounds before the Student Union, through the massive windows above the doorway. She could see Minerva alongside the other Celebi Ace Students as they waited for the other houses to arrive. Minerva stood with her arms folded behind her back and swayed a bit as she talked amongst the other Aces. Attica thought of the people she met so far in Manaphy House and how unbearable they all were including Dr. O who seemed down right toxic in some ways. [i]'Am I unbearable and snobby?[/i] Attica began to wonder about herself. At that moment she looked down at Tony who was standing in a circle with boys from Celebi laughing, his Rockruff right there laying at his feet. It was good to know some students in Manaphy were tolerable. Maybe Attica was too. [hr]