3464/How Does An Introvert Lead A Tour

How Does An Introvert Lead A Tour
Date of Scene:	30 November 2015
Location:	Remnant <REM>
Synopsis:	Blake Belladonna shows Union members Cirra, Sachi, Tomoe, and Twilight Sparkle around Beacon Academy, and have a interesting run in with the Headmaster and Yang.
Cast of Characters:	Tomoe, 411, 675, 715, 881, Yang Xiao Long, 917

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Blake Belladonna (917) has posed:
     Blake Belladonna is a quiet soul. However, a unique situation has her standing in the field closest to the entrance from the ships that can bring people over from the Remnant Warpgate, a set of books clutched in her arms. There's no teachers around, and Blake pretty much seems likee she's alone, just waiting... waiting for the group of people that are sure to be arriving.

     She shifts her weight, before spotting the group of multiversial guests.

     "Over here!" She calls out, politely. There's some benches and stuff, and it's a lovely day; blue sky, sun is shining. Seems like a picnic, just without the food, but with all of the good fun of friendships. Help her.

Tomoe has posed:
Tomoe has arrives in her Eisen Avatar the form that Blake and the others from Becon have met her as. So her rather shot redhead form isn';t hard to miss as she makes it over to Blake whose waving her over. She doesn't oddly seem to be carrying any books however.

"Hey Blake! I got the books, just give me a moment."

Once she gets over there she puts her hand out, a hovering menus appear generated out of light, She punches a few things in and after a moment there's a book bag in her hand.

Cirra Constantine (675) has posed:
    Cirra Constantine steps off the transport wearing her Alexander Academ uniform and looks around before spotting Blake waving them over. The white haired girl walks over towards the girl with the books. "I don't think we've met in person, I'm Cirra Constantine."

Sachi Yuukizura (881) has posed:
    For her part, the trip was spent somewhere between careful observation and all her attempts to appear to be as normal and unassuming as possible. Bumped elbows, nudging into people on accident on the way to her seat, and then, once she arrived on Remnant with the city nearby and the airship ride to Beacon, she was tripping over her own feet-- literally-- to get to a railing to watch from one of the windows, her face nearly plastered against the glass.

    Trying to present herself professionally to their student ambassador, she's dressed in a simple and smart button-down shirt, skirt, and a lightweight jacket, though she keeps her favorite pair of loafers on.

    Following with the group of other multiversal travellers, the girl with red rings in her eyes presents herself with a short, polite bow of her head with her hands folded in front of her. "Sachi Yuukizura, UGN. Thank you for having me!"

Twilight Sparkle (411) has posed:
     Twilight Sparkle has been hearing only scattered information about this place. An academy on an otherwise very dangerous and dark world, by all readily available reports. As the purple unicorn steps off the transport ship, she is still reading on a tablet that is hovering in front of her thanks to the magical purple glow from her horn and the same glow around the tablet.

     When Blake calls out, Twilight looks up from her reading, then smiles brightly and raises a forehoof to wave. "Hello!" She slips the tablet into her saddlebags, then trots over to the others. "I am Twilight Sparkle. It is an honor to be visiting your academy!" she says, quite sincere. "I can hardly wait to see what kind of information the library of such a prestigeous academy has to offer!"

Kenji Kawasaki (715) has posed:
     Kenji Kawasaki doesn't have a lot of free time. Most of it he doesn't use to visit other places, either. He could be called /introverted/ by a lot of standards. Some people would call him *grumpy*. Kenji would say that he has better things to do than interact with people, which, given his job with Shinra, is not necessarily inaccurate - Kenji spends a *lot* of time fighting monsters and dealing with situations of diplomatic and supernatural delicacy. One can hardly blame him for wanting to slack off and not /talk/ to things on his few days off.

     But Beacon has things he's interested in. Things he's really interested in, even if he won't personally admit it.

     Kenji arrives...well, he's dressed like a punk. Leather jacket, leather pants, white tank-top. He sort of stands out amidst the finery of Beacon, because /he/ looks like your typical Japanese bancho (though lacking the stylish pompadour) among people who look like they just stepped out of a science fairy tale.

     Kenji is doing his best not to gawk. He's not doing a great job, but he's doing his best. His hands in his pockets give him a casual look as he walks over to the group, almost not even paying attention to them.

     "Uh, hey."

Blake Belladonna (917) has posed:
     "Oh, uh, hello, I'm Blake Belladonna, a first year huntress-in-training here at Beacon Academy. I'm happy to answer any questions that you may have. Headmaster Ozpin said I could conduct a brief tour of the main public areas of the school, like our training center, the classrooms, and, yes, the library."

     Twilight is looked at the strangest, perhaps, but considering the Faunus, well...

     She does offer Tomoe her stack of neatly tied books, aiming to sling the other girls book bag over her shoulder. "Does... anyone have any questions?" She asks weakly, giving absolutely everyone a polite nod before heading off across the greenery towards one of the buildings.

Cirra Constantine (675) has posed:
    When Twilight steps off the airship and approaches them, Cirra glances over, and then quickly looks straight ahead again. "I would like to know more about how the Hunters and Huntresses became an institution in your world." She says to Blake. "And about your weapons. They seem rather... eclectic compared to Galandia's."

Twilight Sparkle (411) has posed:
     Twilight just continues to smile through Blake's strange look, though Cirra's reaction causes her to tilt her head in confusion. The little pony gives Cirra a questioning look. "Is something wrong?" she asks Cirra before they start across the academy grounds, but lets it drop when Cirra asks Blake some questions. Twilight didn't even know what to ask, so she just listens for now.

     She waves to Tomoe and offers Kenji a friendly smile as they approach.

Tomoe has posed:
Tomoe had been expecing a few people but many of the people arriving she's not had a chance to meet in person, or as close to in person as she normally gets in the multiverse. The redheadwd woman looks to the arrive group and grins.

"Hello! Good to meet you Call me Eisen or Tomoe if you like."

She now moves to hand the book bag over and takes the stack from Blake. The stack soon vanishes in a burst of light. She also give Tiwlight a look but she seems used to her honestly.

"Hey Twilight and I admit I'm about as curious as Cirra is about a place like this? The Grimn, dust, people who can fight like you? Are just fiction on my world."

Reiji and SAchi get a bit of a look from her as she tries to get a good feel for them both.

Sachi Yuukizura (881) has posed:
    At a glance, it looks like Sachi's almost government issue-- the suit the teenager is wearing is just expensive enough, the shoes just cleaned up enough. If it were cut a little closer, it would probably betray more of her athletic build. Her hair, however, is probably dyed. Her eyes-- the scarlet rings inside the brown irises, those are probably a little weird. There's a lot of band-aids on her fingers, too, and ... she's also looking around, a lot.

    Of course she's paying attention to Blake, this is part of her job! But part of her job is making sure of what the United Guardian Network is dealing with now, including some visual documentation-- the students, the teachers, the weapons that they may be carrying around at any given time. Truthfully, she has a particular interest in this 'dust' she's heard about, but that can wait for later.

    For her part, Sachi adjusts her glasses and glances over at Cirra for her question. Rather than bombard Blake immediately with inquiries, she holds her own-- she wants to hear all of this just as much.

Blake Belladonna (917) has posed:
"The legend states that mankind were born into this hostile world that was already inhabited by Grimm. The earliest fought the Grimm and they found out about aura, which every living creature except Grimm have, and they found Dust. Dust is triggered by our Aura, and was found to be the most effective way to fight Grimm. Over time, people started training others in how to use their aura."

     "However, about eighty years ago there was a Great War. This was a war about individualism and art and self-expression. After this war, there was discussion, and peace was eventually made. In order to protect themselves, the new kingdoms created the academies. Yes, there's more than just Beacon."

     "There are four kingdoms in Remnant. First is Vale, which is where Beacon is located. Atlas has Atlas Academy, Vacuo has the Shade Academy, and Mistral has Haven Academy."

     Blake weaves the group through one of the classrooms, a empty one, but with drawings and information on the board. "As far as the weapons go, the weapons allow us to use Dust efficently and in a way that complements each huntress or huntsman in the best way possible. For example, I couldn't use Yang's gauntlets because I prioritize stealth and range, so I have a variant ballistic chain scythe instead, which allows us to be effective. Some starter education academies have potential huntsmen and huntresses build their own weapons, or they have them modify bases."

Cirra Constantine (675) has posed:
    "Nothing." Cirra says to Twilight as she follows Blake along the tour. She glances inside the classroom. "A war about self-expression?" she blinks at Blake, she knows wars happen over ideals, but something like that?

    "IS that somehow related to the amount of colour based names I've heard?"

Twilight Sparkle (411) has posed:
     As Blake starts to talk, Twilight already has a notepad and pencil floating in front of her. The pony busily takes notes over what Blake says. Cirra says there is nothing wrong, but you don't become an expert on friendship without becoming a student of expressions. Still, she doesn't press the matter. Another thing she has learned about friendship. Don't force an issue if it is not causing trouble.

     "I can hardly imagine a war, let alone one fought over something like self-expression." Twilight comments, then her ears perk at the mention of Dust and Aura. "Interesting. Dust is everywhere? Or is it somehow generated by Aura?"

Sachi Yuukizura (881) has posed:
    Keeping in stride with the group, Sachi listens to the explanation with a smooth nod, from the brief history of the war and expression to the multiple kingdoms running acadamies of their own. Vale, Atlas, Vacuo, Mistral. Dust and it's use. Aura, that mysterious force. Of course, she's trying to form a few mental bridges of her own to keep things relatable to her own world's particular brand of craziness.

    The phrase 'variant ballistic chain scythe,' however, snaps Sachi's head straight back forward to stare straight on at Blake, the more militaristic gun nut side of her immediately clicking to 'on' mode.

    Holding it back for the time being, however, Sachi holds her hand up a little, waiting for her own turn. "What kind of organization oversees the activities of graduated students-- of Hunters and Huntresses? Or do many largely become free agents?"

Tomoe has posed:
Tomoe is now curious to listen she givesSachi and Cirra another look b efore blake settles into her story about her world's past. She listens thinking about what she's said.

"Four nations? Poltical matters must be down right simple compared to say my world with over two hundred nations all jockeying over resources and poltical power."

She makes a bit of a face about it but it's mostly in good humor.

She looks to Twilight for a moment.

"Then your world is forunate Twilight, my world's far too good at it and we don't have any real powers."

She looks to Saichi nodding for a moment.

"I'm also wondering how is the school taking off worlders like us who can fight the Grimn? There's a lot of weapons for hire out there too on top of that."

Blake Belladonna (917) has posed:
     "Got it in one. Those that were on the side about pushing for freedom of individuality and decided that in order to continue promoting it and art, which was another highly fought over thing in the war, decided everyone who supported it would be named or name their children after colors. Like Ruby, for instance, or as I found out, Blake means black."

     The mostly black clothing and some white clothing girl grins.

     "Post academy, many people do just go off freely. I know some return to the schools to teach, and some even join the militaries of their respective kingdoms. As far as your question Tomoe, well..."

     Down they go an outside path, past the cafeteria, which is currently not hosting a food fight. "It's up to Ozpin, I think, and the rest of the headmasters or headmistresses. I can't really say." She leads the way into the armory. "Our lockers. Where we store our weapons." She keys her open with her scroll, tugging Gambol Shroud out and handing it to Sachi. "Safety is on."

Cirra Constantine (675) has posed:
    Cirra, mns and nods at the explination. "It's a shame sucha wa was fought at all." she glances aside at the food fight in the cafeteria. Ah, just like Alexander Academy.

    "Are their profesional weapon smiths that do customizations or is it expected that users would do that themselves?" she looks at Gambol Shroud, thats a pretty strange looking device.

Sachi Yuukizura (881) has posed:
    As they walk, Sachi seems pointedly interested in the vast size of the cafeteria, pausing for a moment in the tour to lean closer and peer inside. There may not be a food fight going on, but it's still something neat to see! And her question is answered, catching up with a quick one-two step to close the gap. "I see... I'd be lying if I said that the organization I worked for wasn't interested in contractors from other worlds."

    False Hearts certainly wouldn't hesitate to recruit, she thinks to herself.

    Once in the locker-lined armory, however, it doesn't take the girl more than a moment to stop and take a deep smell of the air: The smell of guns, maintenance oils, and the kind of aura you could only get in a room full of dangerous things. It's not a bad smell, for her-- though with the way her brown-scarlet eyes shift left and right in hopes nobody /saw/ that-- she takes new interest when she's presented with Gambol Shroud.

    She may have been a bit of a klutz on the flight and adhere to the insistence that she's a Totally Normal Girl on Union frequencies, but there's something wholly professional and militaristic about the way she looks at-- and handles-- the weapon in her calloused hands, maintaining trigger discipline and giving it a fair look-over: The grip, the magazine feed, the slide's action... and keeping an eye on the blade, too, certainly curious.

    "I'm guessing you don't use this for marksmanship with the 'chain scythe' comment you made earlier," she notes absently, offering the weapon back to Blake with a small smile. "I can't really talk. My weaponry is... admittedly a little strange."

Twilight Sparkle (411) has posed:
     Twilight Sparkle continues to take notes, then pauses to ponder a moment. "So, are all people in Beacon named after colors?" she asks as they walk past the cafeteria. Not hosting a food fight? ..well, to Twilight, that seems normal. "Indeed." Twilight agrees with Cirra concerning war. Weapons are not Twilight's specialty.

     She watches Blake takes out the Gambol Shroud and as Sachi looks the chain scythe over. "I wonder if Equestria will need such weapons one day..."

Tomoe has posed:
Tomoe is thinking over everything that's been sad and she frowns a bit

"Seeme every world's got it's problems and I noticed, your weapons are impressive to put it mildy and they all seem to have a firearm mode as well. My world's damn right afraid of stuff like this heck. I hope you never will need such weapons Twilight."

Blake Belladonna (917) has posed:
     "Not everyone." Blake informs Twilight. "As far as I can tell, Headmaster Ozpin's name isn't... colour related at all. I hope for your sake, however, that you never need weapons like these." She informs the pony with a soft sigh. "I've always maintained and modified Gambol Shroud myself, but... it's possible there might be weaponsmiths? I'm not sure. Not my area of expertise."

     Blake lifts an eyebrow at Sachi. It's vaguely cat-like. "May I have that back, please?" She asks, gesturing to Gambol Shroud. Once she has it back, she leads the way into one of the training rooms. Blake pulls out her scroll, tinkers with something, and a dummy pops up. Blake shifts her weight, and flicks her weapon around ina series of quick movements before she takes aim and fires a single bolt towards the dummy. "Ballistic ... variant chain scythe." She says with a smile at the gun girl. Not gun bunny. That's Velvet.

Cirra Constantine (675) has posed:
    Cirra stands by and watches the demonstration. "Effective." she nods. "Does it ever give you difficuluties, weilding a weapon like that? It seems like it could make thing chaotic if you're not carefull."

Yang Xiao Long has posed:
    "Try in the city proper. The Dust til Dawn shops sometimes provide weaponsmithing services. Mostly around the city center." comes a voice from the opposite doorway.

    Yang leans against the doorframe, arms folded over her chest as she watches with a soft little grin on her face.

Sachi Yuukizura (881) has posed:
    After having handed it back, Sachi is of course a little curious as to what's going to be happening next-- and with the Scroll brought out, she also gets a peek at the portable technology she has at her disposal! The display catches her eye pretty handily, trying to manuver herself with a few exaggerated leans and twists to get even just a /peek/ at the screen.

    Then, with quick movements of the Huntress apprentice's weapon, Blake opens fire on a training dummy. Sachi's head twists-- she's not fast enough to see a bullet be shot, of course-- but the effect is something she was hoping to see: The trigger pull, the sound and light, even the smell of Dust as it's being used in a weaponized form!

    "That's..." Sachi starts, eyes a little wide. The stars start to twinkle in her eyes. In this world, this is /normal/. A little bit of that facade she's spent so long trying to cultivate just cracks.

    "... so cool," the Overed says, eyes narrowing just slightly, staring at the target. Her hand lifts, mouth opening to speak, then cut off-- this time by the arrival of Yang, expression an owlish sort while she glances between both Blake and Yang. The girl squints, hand lowering a little-- but not all the way. "Sorry, I... you sound familiar..."

Twilight Sparkle (411) has posed:
     Twilight Sparkle nods lightly as the others agree that they hope Equestria never needs such weapons. The dummy being produced and the following attack by Blake is sort of impressive. Then, there is someone else here! Twilight's ears perk as Yang speaks up and she turns her head to look at the new arrival. She smiles to Yang and raises a forehoof to wave. "Hello there!" she says to Yang.

Blake Belladonna (917) has posed:
     "When I first started, especially. I was tripping over the ribbon and couldn't get the hang of quick transformations down. I'm much better at it nowadays." Blake admits. Her bow seems to twitch as she turns her head to face the other door.

     "Hello, Yang." She says, a touch of relief in her tone. "I got told I could do a small tour. We're headed to the library next, then back out to the quad."

Cirra Constantine (675) has posed:
    The Judge turns to look at the new voice and gives ang a small nod of her head, "Yang." She turns back to Blake. "I imagine you'd have to start training for that sort of thing very younge."

    Cirra however takes a step back to more easily adress the both of them. "It's been an interesting tour. The similarities and differences to Alexander Academy have all been noteworthy."

Yang Xiao Long has posed:
    "That's cool. I was just coming to train a bit." replies the blonde, pushing off the doorframe and pulling her Scroll out and activating some moving/reactive targets before deploying Ember Celica. "Enjoy the rest of the tour!" she calls after the group as they carry on without her. Sorry Blake~.

Twilight Sparkle (411) has posed:
     Twilight Sparkle watches as Yang deploys some targets, stepping back herself to make sure she isn't in the way. At the mention of a library, Twilight ears perk up and she raises both hooves to clap excitedly. "I love libraries! Especially those from other worlds! They are garaunteed to have books I have never read before!"

Sachi Yuukizura (881) has posed:
    Just as qickly as she's in, Yang is off to do her own thing. Sachi is, of course, watching as the gauntlets are deployed from the wristlets and as the routine begins. She's heard that voice, she /knows/ it. Oh, wait-- /that/ was Yang! "I have to be honest, I am /very/ interested in the unorthodox weapon designs," the girl says, returning her attention to Blake. She gives her glasses a slight touch to reinforce the totally academic interest in this.

    /Totally/.

    The libraries are next, eh? A little less exciting, perhaps, but she might be able to pick up more information there. Looking down-- realizing her hand is still up a little-- Sachi brings that arm right back down to her side, the momentary desire to demonstrate her own abilities being pushed aside. Stay cool, Sacchan!

    "I really like your school," Sachi finally says, nodding.

Tomoe has posed:
Tomoe says "Really, there's a type of movie back home that Hunters and Huntress fighting styles seem to walk right out of you know." She seems to be settled well enough and she looks over to Yang as she leaves giving her a wave as she heads off.

"So Blake, just let me know when your done with those books and I'll return these when I'm finished."

Given teh subject ofg books is comming up again.

"Yes this tour's been pretty neat so far. I think everyone here would just fall asleep at my school I admit. Well the one I went to that is."

Blake Belladonna (917) has posed:
     Blake's hopes are dashed. Ruined. Cast upon the ocean. Catapulted into the Emerald Forest, forever to be lost without a partner, awaiting the day Wilt & Blush return and destroy them to utter pieces, the way Yang Xiao Long just did. There's a rather swift, hopeless look that her amber eyes dash the other huntress-in-trainings way, before she rocks back and forth on her low-heeled boots, exhaling faintly.

     Her aura ebbs, sadly.

     Anyways, she just gives Yang a little wave and ushers the group into the library... and it's one heck of a library. Gigantic - it arches up and up, with gigantic windows. Striaght down the main line is a row of desks on either sides, with bookshelves all around, and stairs up to the second level underneath the curved roof.

     "The Beacon Academy library." Blake says, softly.

Cirra Constantine (675) has posed:
    Cirra smirks slightly as Yang breezes past. She turns and follows Blake twards the library. "Ah..." she looks up at the ceiling of the Library. "Yes, this is... fairly large." she walks forward and turns, "Is it primarily study material or is there non-referance books as well?"

Twilight Sparkle (411) has posed:
     Twilight's ears splay as Blake seems to deflate. She smiles gently and holds out a forehoof to touch her arm. "Don't worry. You are doing fine." she says, smiling kindly. "And this school is quite impressive! Even if I am not one for military academies, it seems rather well made, organized, and prestigious."

     Finally! The library! Twilight's eyes sparkle as she sees it, and she lets out an excited little squeal before she takes off to start checking the nearest bookshelf. Her horn glows and she starts shuffling through the books, checking what subject they cover and leafing through a few to see how they are written. Narrative or informative? Do the writers tell the facts in the form of a story, or just lay them out for the reader in the most direct ways? Whatever the case, Twilight is now in her element. And she seems quite happy~

Tomoe has posed:
Tomoe smirks s she looks over the Library nd looks ot the others. 5R
"I hope it's a mix of both, information is power but sometimes it can be dry as heck to deal with. History's pretty fun I found myself."

She takes alook to Twilight for a moment and nods in agreement.

"It does look pretty high end, Beacon and Alexander are way better than anything I'd have access to back home."

Sachi Yuukizura (881) has posed:
    While Sachi's read plenty of books, she still seems a little less enthused about the library. She's not visibly /down/ about it, just... a little /less/ excited. Just a little. There's a lot less explosions here!

    Walking a few strides ahead, away from the group, Sachi's eyes fall on individual book spines, taking in the sights and the smell of old paper; a few fingers run along the spines as she paces around, occasionally looking to other walls, windows-- just getting a good mental map of the place.

    "I like this," she says, albeit quietly.

Blake Belladonna (917) has posed:
     "Mostly study, but there is some non-reference as well. We do live here on campus, and while we are encourage to bring things from home-" Blake's expression *twitches* just the slightest bit again- "We cannot bring everything, so Beacon attempts to fulfill all needs, by allowing us access to the communication tower, books to read, things to do. After all... the teams we make here, they're going to be our family, pretty much. Beacon wants to foster that sort of thinking, as far as I can tell with Ozpin."

     She pulls out her scroll, expanding it to show the library layout so people can see where they might want to go and explore.

Twilight Sparkle (411) has posed:
     "Would we be allowed to check out any of these books, or would we have to read them only on the campus?" Twilight asks Blake, oblivious to the twitch as she she looks through books. The talk about the team being family makes her stop, though. "Wait...are you unable to regularly contact your family?" Twilight asks, concerned. "Or, do they merely want you to become so used to each other that you are like family, able to predict each other's tactics and actions?"

Cirra Constantine (675) has posed:
    Cirra looks at the map and hmns. MAybe she'll check out the military non-fiction section. In the mean time she endeavours to try and commitit to memory.

Sachi Yuukizura (881) has posed:
    The teams they make will be like family, huh? Sachi's expression goes a little somber at that, her head turning a little low. She's heard talk like that before. It was in a school for training people, but ... not quite like this. After a moment, a few ashen tresses shift with her nod at Blake, hands folding behind her back. "I can understand that."

    Kuroda would be interested in this place, she concludes. The higher-ups at the regional office, too, if not going all the way up to the committee...

    "Mister Ozpin has a really nice school," the Overed adds, neck craning again.

Blake Belladonna (917) has posed:
     "You can check some out, same rules as us. Be careful with them, no taking them on adventures without prior approval, and whatever you do, don't chew on them." Blake says this very seriously. It's unsure how much of the last bit is joking or not.

     "Oh, no, we can contact your family, it's just-- yes, they want us to get to know each other. I think it's because fighting in a pair, especially in our world, sort of... it's sort of safer, you know? That way in case something bad happens someone can get you out of there, or something. At least, in my reasoning."

     Blake is unsure how correct she is.

Yang Xiao Long has posed:
    "You are quite correct, Miss Belladonna. I am so very glad to see that even in these trying times, our students are learning." comes an older male voice from somewhere within the stacks of books.

    Ozpin rounds just beside Twilight, smiling softly as he sips from his mug of coffee. "Though I am sure our esteemed guests are above oral fixation." he jests with a quiet chuckle. "How goes the tour? I hope you find our facilities sufficient."

Sachi Yuukizura (881) has posed:
    C-Chew on the books...

    To say that Sachi is taken aback at a thought like that is something of a mild understatement; her hands lift a little toward her mouth, imagination running wild: A group of students, lost in the wilderness, left only with the books to eat...! No, that can't be right. Maybe there are students that truly have a taste for paper? What was paper /made/ of on this world? But-- but--

    The voice of Professor Ozpin cuts Sachi out of her wild thoughts. Her head turns, keeping the instinctive glance at him-- sizing up any noticable attributes, that is-- to it's most subtle and hidden from the girl with scarlet-ring eyes. "Oh! Are you Mister Ozpin? My name is Sachi Yuukizura, of the United Guardian Network. We're Union allies, too."

Cirra Constantine (675) has posed:
    Cirra turns as Ozpin announces his arrival. Cutting her short of studing the map. She nods to the man, unsure yet of his placement here. But if he's wandering around the library with an open mug of coffee he's got to at least be a tenured professor. "Your academy is quiet impressive. I don't want to appear vain by comparing it to openly with Alexander Academy, but they seem to be equals in most respects."

Twilight Sparkle (411) has posed:
     Twilight seems positively shocked at the prospect of someone chewing on books! Her mouth drops open, she gasps, and she clutches whatever book she is holding as if it is a precious stone. "I would never chew on a book! Nor would I tolerate anyone else chewing on them!" the little pony exclaims. Only to be a bit startled when Ozpin comes around a corner unexpectedly. She smiles after the startle passes, then raises aforehoof in greeting. "Hello there! I am Twilight Sparkle. And, as far as oral fixations, I have never had that problem, so your books are quite safe with me. I am the head of a library in my own town!"

Blake Belladonna (917) has posed:
     It says a lot that Blake manages to avoid bolting out of surprise when Ozpin shows up. She gives her headmaster a polite nod and an exceptionally rare smile. "Hello, Headmaster. I think it's gone well." Even if Yang trolled her. Thanks, Yang.

Tomoe has posed:
Tomoe says "I understand, and that makes sense. You need to get used to working as a team and ..."

The redheaded woman trials off as Ozpin enters and she looks to them for a moment as she bows slightly for a moment.

"It's very high end. I can only think of a few military and civilian schools back home that could match it from what I seen here."

Yang Xiao Long has posed:
    "Professor Ozpin, please. Though we are informal, I must adhere to a few given formalities." he gently corrects Sachi. "It is good the Union is taken interest in our school and students. I truly hope we can benefit one another in the coming weeks, months, and years to follow."

    To Cirra, he turns and listens. He seems impassive, a stone wall of thought for a moment. "It seems to be a theme. Similarities and differences. Many things the same, but many things also disparate. A confusing thing to be sure."

    Twilight receives something not common. He crouches down, and takes the forehoof in a short little 'shake'. "Then I am glad to greet you, Miss Sparkle. You are welcome in our library any time." he smiles, thinly, though it's obvious that's just how he is. "As for the rest of you." he turns to look at them individually. "Even if you are not my students, I expect you to uphold our values within these halls. Beacon is one of the best Huntsmen academies on Remnant, and we have a reputation to uphold. Whatever path you choose in life. Remember to be safe. Remember your training, and remember to always do your very best." he nods to Blake. "Carry on, Miss Belladonna." he smiles softly back. "You are doing well." and with that, he wanders off again, back to the aether from whence he came perhaps.

Cirra Constantine (675) has posed:
    Cirra nods to Ozpin, "Of course, Professor Ozpin." she practically stands at attention as he speaks about the academy's values. Then watches him walks off...

    "Speaking of similarities." she asides to Blake. "I think Academy Headmasters must be cut from the same cloth."

Twilight Sparkle (411) has posed:
     Twilight smiles happily as the professor shakes her hoof, then she nods emphatically. "Of course, Professor Ozpin! You can count on us!" she says, standing almost as at attention as Cirra. She considers Cirra's words a moment, then hmms. "Perhaps you are right. Queen Celestia is head of the magic school in Canterlot, and while she is not quite the same as Professor Ozpin, there are similarities."

     Twilight goes back to looking at books, trying to decide which books to check out. "Nnng...there are so many! How will I ever make up my mind?"

Sachi Yuukizura (881) has posed:
    "Oh, I'm sorry! Professor!" Sachi says, face faulting with a hint of worry. The brief slip-up passing, she gives a firm nod. "I do too, sir. Everything that I've seen here has been fantastic. I'm afraid the schools back home aren't nearly as..."

    Sachi pauses for a moment, recalling a time that she was not paying attention to her strength during a P.E. class. The crack of the bat against the baseball was ringing and forceful... and the ball shot right over the fences surrounding the athletic field.

    The manager of the baseball team clung to her waist for just about two weeks, begging Sachi to join.

    The moment passes, now that she's chosen her word carefully:

    "Extravagant."

    Ozpin's advice is sound. She's heard it a million times in her own training, from the time she could walk and understand spoken word. She nods, again, as the Professor excuses himself, easing herself up to stand adjacent to Blake. Arms folded, she looks toward the near distance in a thoughtful manner. "My school is nothing like this. It's pretty neat here."

Blake Belladonna (917) has posed:
     Blake stares after Ozpin for awhile.

     She might be out of it.

Twilight Sparkle (411) has posed:
     "It is a rather extravagant school, but I suppose in a world like this they would want to make sure their combat students are getting the best training and schooling possible." Twilight says to Sachi.

     Twilight Sparkle continues looking over books. "Blake?" Pause. "...Blake? A little help?" she says, giggling a bit. After all, if there were anyone who could help pick out books, surely it is someone who goes to school here.

     But, when Blake doesn't answer, Twilight looks over. "Blake?" she asks, looking a bit concerned. "Are you alright?" She makes her way toward the staring girl.

Blake Belladonna (917) has posed:
Blake snaps back after a few minutes. "Sorry. I'm still... not used to him." The girl mutters.

"Book reccomendations? Where do I start." Blake finds pen and paper nearby and starts writing. It takes five minutes. It is a big list she attempts to, uh, hand over to Twilight. "Start there."

Cirra Constantine (675) has posed:
    While Blake and Twilight geek out about books - something ashe admitedly likes too, but maybe not to this extend. Cirra turns and walks deeper into the stacks. It's an interesting school, full of interesting people. Yet also different from Alexander Academy.

Twilight Sparkle (411) has posed:
     Twilight waits patiently and eagerly as Blake writes down such a long list of books, and once it is finished Twilight picks it up with her magic and slips it into her saddlebag. "Thank you! This list should last me a while, even at the rate I read!" She smiles happily, then looks around. "Hmm...it is getting a bit late. I should get back to Ponyville. Thank you so much for the tour!" She reaches out a forehoof to shake Blake's hand, somehow applying a grip to said hand with what otherwise seems to be a solid hoof.

     She waves to Sachi and Cirra, then starts back toward the dock.

Tomoe has posed:
Tomoe says "I understand and thank you for dropping in on this little tour, sir."

The man seemed interesting, the more she learns she does wonder a bit for a moment as she looks over to Blake.She looks to Sachi for a moment and she nods.

"Puts mine to shame too Sachi, the only thing we might got going are the Fulldive labs there and that's about it."

She's about to say more hwn when she looks with concern to Blake.

"Blake?"

Blake Belladonna (917) has posed:
     "I'm fine, I promise." Blake says gently, all the while wishing to go punch something. Or someone. Maybe Cardin. Possibly Yang? She gives Twilight a, uh, 'hoof-shake' politely. She then shows the way back to the airships for those leaving, before coming back to watch the other visitors staying, waving politely.