“I wish I were kidding.” Was all Julian could say when Samantha reacted to finding out about Tony coming back. It was going to cause issues, but as long as Randa was told before she came across him, things would have time to set in for her. That and it made it less likely for her to go off the rails. He knew how much trouble that whole thing caused, but his pull helped a lot there. Tony had no right to be there to begin with, but the school had to accept him. 

“It's hard to say as I keep getting calls for more. When I can, I'll fill you in on a few. We have a few more of a particular family coming in.” Aren said. He was gone after that, and Julian couldn't help but to wonder. He knew he had his nephew coming, but a [I]few[/I] of a family? It clicked with him when he and Samantha got back to his office and sat down. He didn't say anything right off though. She asked about Aren hiring more teachers, and he gave a thoughtful look. 

“It would be wise if he did, but finding ones that will stay has definitely been an issue. I'm very glad Reg stayed, he seems to be comfortable in the position, and once he gets a better feel for the shifter group, I feel like he'll be one of the better additions we've had.” Julian said. “I'm hoping we can get at least one more solid teacher, it would lighten the load immensely. Hopefully one for one of your groups so your plate isn't so full, if Cian and I weren't working so hard at keeping our groups from killing each other, I'd try to help more.”

Once he sat down and poured himself some iced tea from a pitcher behind him, he offered some to her before he began eating. “It's been alright so far, and yours?” He asked. He sighed. “Unfortunately, Cian has to deal with it. Lively is on his shit again. Long was not happy that he had to punish MacAddams for defending Brooke, especially since she had problems with Devin last year, but we both know how Long’s detentions are for people he feels didn't really deserve it. Honestly, he may be a bigger problem this year than last.” He shook his head a bit and leaned back in his chair. “And with the Scottsons coming back, it's going to powder keg eventually. Garret is predictable enough to know that, but at least he's friends with Billie and Alex.”

Julian noticed a page get slid under his door and he walked over and grabbed it and he blinked at the name before he smiled. “Sterling? I didn't know he was…” he trailed off a bit before showing the page to Samantha. “You remember me telling you about the boy who Mark helped raise? Looks like he's finally going to come to the school. This is honestly huge, in more ways than one, but Sterling I think you'll enjoy as a student. Now I've really got to get a hold of Mark.” He chuckled a bit. He remembered all the trouble they had convincing Sterling to come out of the cages, but it seemed that someone finally got through to him. Whether it be Mark or someone else, this was going to be good for him. 

–

Miles smiled when she said they had a couple of classes together. That would be nice to have a familiar face and he nodded to her notion about Samantha. “I already like her, she wasn't like most others usually are when they meet an angel coming down from Heaven. It's rare any of us come to a school setting, but she wasn't nasty with me like I've heard others can be.” He said. He sighed about the language class. “I'll likely need a tutor too, especially for them being the ancient dialects. I've only ever met one person in my life who was fluent in more than one of them, and honestly, their knowledge was kind of scary.” He chuckled. 

He could only smile as she rambled on about her history class and he waved a hand. “Don't apologize about it, that sounds really cool. I've read a bit about trial times, and it seems like it would be cool to see. If you need, and I'm available, I'd let you try it on me if you wanted to.” He had to admit, seeing how excited she got about him made him happy. It had been a long time since he'd seen someone light up like that, and it was something he wished he saw more. 

It wasn't too long after that the bell rang and Miles gathered up his things. “I guess we should be getting to class then?” He asked. 

–

Billie nodded. “I got [I]really[/I] into studying languages when I was younger, there aren't many I'm not fluent in honestly.” She said. She could only nod at her concern. “I don't think there is need for that kind of worry, but I have been wrong before. But I do appreciate that, seems like things are going to come to a head before long, and I just hope to avoid it for as long as we can. The demons are always ready, but with how it gets, a lot of them won't have a good handle on themselves. When I actually fight, I'm surprised that I can have a handle on myself sometimes.”

Billie laughed, “Probably, but oh well. That whole thing with them should pass quickly, I think. I don't know the leader personally, but I've heard enough about him to know he doesn't want conflict. Will get involved if necessary, but doesn't want it. Honestly, seeing Colton lose his shit has me concerned though, he's calmer than most.” She said. She smirked when she said Darren avoided her and she nodded. “Its probably a good thing he does.”

When she accepted the invitation to the party, Billie was glad, and she laughed. “Oh, but those kinds of parties sound like a riot. But yeah, they're different. Not to say someone won't end up naked, someone usually does.” She shook her head. “You don't have to bring anything unless there are specific snacks you want. I have alcohol covered and I've already got an order ready for food from the cafeteria.”

–

When Brooke told him that this was where she first met Kajun, all he could do was chuckle. “Sounds about right. I met him when he came up on the cave that I was sleeping in back towards the waterfall.” He said, motioning his head back when he got in the tree. He nodded at her notion about it being more peaceful. “It definitely is. I can see why you eat here.”

He nodded when she said she was able to shift it away and get it healed. “Hey, I get it though. Just don't hesitate to ask if you need help getting down. I can help you.” He said. 

Colten smiled a little and nodded. “Anytime. We've got to look out for each other, and honestly he needs to learn boundaries.” He said. He turned his head to her when she invited him to dinner, and he smiled a little. “That sounds nice.” 

It was cute how she was acting, and he could feel himself blushing a little. He was used to getting asked out, sure, but it was always a lot more forward and not at all like this, and he had to admit he liked the change of pace. He took a deep breath and looked down from the tree. “So, did you find this place by accident or were you looking for some place peaceful when you found it?”

–

“Oooohhhh!” Azura laughed. “Can never be sure anymore.”

She took a bite of her food when they got settled into his office when he mentioned needed a TA. “Of course. I have no issues with that, I've always enjoyed helping out with the teacher classes when I can.” She said. “I can imagine you both do, just from what I've picked up on since being here. A lot of drama. I didn't realize that the vampires and demons could have such a bad fued, they're usually very good at coexisting.” 

She smiled when he brought up Hades. “I sooooo wish she would. She would make a great teacher. I'll sit in her office with her after I'm done seeing my dad and my aunts and uncles down there. She really is busy, but she could use a break from it too sometimes. Teaching something like that would be so refreshing for her I think.” She said. 

She sat back a little and looked at him. “How are you doing? I can tell you've got a lot going on here, and honestly, sounds like I picked a good time to come back around. You know I can help whenever you need me to, just have to tell me. And make sure you put me on your tutor list, might not make sense to a bunch of them, but they'll learn. I'd try to help with the vampires, but I don't think that would bode over too well.” She said. “But again, I'm here to help if you need it.”

–

“Because being a cat is fun.” Kingsley chuckled. 

Reg nodded to Knox. “It really is. I'm so proud of him. I just hope when he makes that step, that it's someone like her. It will help him bond with them and he'll probably be more comfortable.” He said. He chuckled. “Yeah, it is worth it. I'm the only new hire that stayed from that group. The PE teacher has been a huge help, his name is Long.”

He nodded a bit. “I don't blame you there. I don't envy Julian or Cian for having to deal with it.” He said. When Knox brought up the shifter alpha and dragon leader he smiled. “The shifter’s name is Kajun, and I've only heard of the dragon leader in passing. She's back in the school this year, and both groups tend to stay out of drama. The witches here are very… different that's for sure.” He said. He noticed the next class begin filing in after they all ate, and he began getting everything ready, but he noticed DeAndro coming in with more pages for him. 

He took them and put them on his desk as he got everything else ready for class to begin. He noticed Knox took a seat towards the door and he smiled a little before seeing Kingsley going around in cat form and jumping up in front of the girl named Clary who happily petted him. This would definitely be a good class. 

–

Billie couldn't help the laugh that came from her. “You know, not going to lie, I'm glad for that because it sounds so weird.” She said. She was really enjoying being around Tiffany, and she honestly wished they could have met on better terms, but she wouldn't complain. They walked through the halls and she saw Randa before Tiff said she'd catch up to her and Billie headed off after Randa. 

Long was sitting in his office when Tiffany came in, and he nodded. “Oh hello, how can I help you?” When she asked about working out after classes, he gave a look at what she was asking for. It clicked after a moment and he opened the supply closet behind him and he pulled out one of the metal rings he hand. “These? How many do you need put out? I can start hanging them today and they will be ready for you by tomorrow afternoon. I want to have someone test to be sure they're secure before I let you up on them.” He said. “If you were looking for something for today though, I do have trapeze bars set up. There is a girl here who likes using them, and I'm sure she wouldn't mind telling you the basics. Her name is Randa, I think you and your partner were with her and Billie earlier.” 

Billie and Randa walked up as Tiffany left the office and Randa looked at Tiffany and smiled. “Me? Oh yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for the concern though.” She said. “So, Billie said we're in an alliance and you're going to be joining us this weekend. Be ready for a fun time.” 

Billie laughed. “Just watch her, she's kinda known for grabbing ass.”

Randa slapped Billie’s ass and laughed when Billie shot her a look. “Hey, you opened up for it.” She said. “If you're not cool with it though, I'll refrain. You do have a nice ass though.”

Billie laughed. “Forward as ever, aren't you?” 

Randa laughed. “Of course. But hey, my class is this way, and I don't really want a Morgan detention already. Catch you guys later!” 

Randa headed off and Billie shook her head. “See what I mean, you will never have to worry about her [I]not[/I] being straightforward with you.” She said. She parted from Tiffany with a wave when she got to history and sat down. She couldn't help but to smile at the voice that came from beside her. 

“He really is one of the better looking teachers.” She said. “Did you guys get in this morning?”

Reginald cleared his throat. “We're going to start in a minute, so please get your books turned to page 47.” He said. 

Billie smirked a bit but sighed when she saw the lesson change. This topic would be so boring for her. That much was certain.

–

The seats filled up faster today than usual, Drake thought, and when he and Sal got into the history class, he saw someone sitting at the back table they usually sat at. “You want to sit with them or me?” Drake asked him, quietly. 

“I will. Their aura isn't alarming.” Sal smiled, and Drake helped Sal get set up before sitting in the seat beside Clary at the next table. Sal turned towards the person he was sitting with. “Hello, I'm Sal. What's your name?” He asked, going to offer a hand. “Sorry, it's hard for me to see, so if I need to move my hand more let me know.”

Sal was glad that this person's aura wasn't alarming, and he just smiled to them. “You definitely came at a fun time around here, I can sense that you're at least part dragon. My brother is half dragon too, so it's easy for me to see it in your aura.” He said before chuckling. “Sorry, sometimes I ramble.”

“Sal, it's okay.” Drake said from his other side. “I'm Drake, it's nice to meet you man. Don't mind Sal, he tends to apologize a lot.” 

Clary leaned over, rubbing behind Kingsley’s ears. “Hiya! I'm Clary. Sal is super sweet though.” She smiled. She turned forward when Reg called attention to the class and she giggled when Kingsley rubbed up against her. Sal turned to his book and frowned a bit as he got closer to it to find the page. 

“I really have to remember to ask for a book written in a different language.” He mumbled to himself.