Kathy couldn’t help but smile at the self-introductions being exchanged. Quite a few students at the academy had often gone through some harsh treatment in the outside world and could be, quite understandably, a little guarded at times. Socializing with a group that seemed extremely cheerful and more than happy to exchange pleasantries seemed like a great way to start off her day and year at the academy. [i]’Looks like this will be a fun year for sure.’[/i] She thought, nodding happily to herself.

“For the core classes I go to English, Math, and Science.” She answered Crash, “And my electives are Art, P.E., and Cooking. I admit I’m not all that dedicated of a student though, so I tend to skip a lot. What about you? Know what classes you’re interested in?”

Watching Cyrus send out an invitation to yet another guy with white hair, she couldn’t but wonder aloud, “Is white hair becoming really common or popular lately? I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many people with such a unique hair color all in one sitting.” She was a little worried about the sudden, random call Cyrus had made to the alleged Dragon Keeper, but that concern had already been pushed back to a neglected corner of her mind by her curiosity about rising frequency of individuals with white hair.

Beginning to feel quite full now, she took a potato wedge with her fork and took small nibbles as she listened to Criston answer Cyrus’ question. [i]‘ “Just” a wizard/warlock. Unlike me I’m pretty sure he’d be able to pull his own weight if someone picked a fight with him.’[/i] After Cirston was done she answered, “I’d say I’m about 99% ordinary human, 1% slightly unique ability. My power basically lets me walk around on the walls and ceiling. Pretty useful for avoiding crowded hallways, but not much else I’m afraid.” Feeling slightly embarrassed that she was comparing herself to others, she placed her hands on her cheek in an attempt to cool the blush forming on her face.

Watching the third boy with white hair ignore Cyrus’ call and sit down on his own she commented, “Guess he won’t be joining us. He doesn’t seem to be in all that good of a mood either.”