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Truth be told, Kayden had been truly wanting to make good with the Archbishop and fulfill his duties by attending the sermon. However, what sort of Team Leader would he be if he didn't go and give Valerian some moral support, even despite how bullheaded it was to challenge a teacher in their bloody introduction! Still, seems more than a few people had a similar idea, though less than he expected. That was good of them, but it did give Valerian less to be worried on were he to embarrass himself. Briefly he let the thought enter his mind that Valerian could surprise the professor and score a win, but he didn't think it plausible, at least initially. 

As Valerian and the Professor Michail spoke before the duel, he let his mind drift back to everyone's introductions. Some of the students he had already bumped into or gotten to know, but a few he finally had gotten a good gauge to view them.  Imogen was a doll, all things considered. Adorable and bounding with energy, even if he wasn't into that sort of girl, it did make him smile that people like that were out in the world. Clarissa seemed driven, and though he suspected she might be a bit overbearing, he supposed he used to be the same way in certain circumstances. Raimund too seemed a solid fellow, though he felt he needed to speak with him a bit more to know if they would get along well together. After the duel he would go and take Raimund up on his party invitation. It was a good place to meet people and get to know both friends and rivals. 

Then there was the future princess. 

That bitch. 

[i]Just breathe[/i], he told himself. As soon as she had gotten on stage he had no doubts in his mind that she would zero in on him and he was as correct as ever. He wondered if the Goddess had brought her here to test him. He had the sneaking suspicion that even if he tried with all of his might and charm to make nice with her she would retain a perpetual bad attitude [b]at best[/b]. Sighing, he knew he should at least try. He hoped she was here for more than just him because if she pursued him he would have a hell of a time at this academy. 

At least he could say one thing he admired about her. She was unapologetically herself. Downtime activities such as the party was a good way to truly to get to know the other students. Introductions did help, but everyone tried to show their A-game in a public introduction, particularly with faculty there. It was one reason why he tried to be so casual with people. No one wanted a haughty prince showing off his golden dick and perfect teeth and I'm-too-good-for-you attitude. They might be of lower station but they were comrades and more importantly people. 

Movement took him from his train of thought, and he bore witness to a surprisingly entertaining but predictable exchange of blows when the duel commence. Valerian did have a trick up his sleeve evidently, which impressed Kayden, but of course, the professor was the professor. If Michail had truly lost the actual duel, Kayden would have nothing to really think of the Blue Lions. As it were Valerian got a technical win while the Professor had control of the fight after the surprise. Once the brief exchange was over, Kayden would approach Valerian, applauding earnestly. [color=4851AA]"Well done! That'll show them not to underestimate the Eagles! What say we celebrate you getting a hit on the professor, eh? There's that party going on we can go to. Lotta cute girls and some good food, yeah? I hear there's going to be dancing."[/color] He clapped Valerian's shoulder.