trusthell | Induction.

Today seems to have been an exercise in providing more questions than answers. After all, aside from the rules on the walls, it's not as though there's much here that's going to help you understand what's going on, or why you're here in the first place. Some of you are angry; some are more confused than anything. Some are dealing in the best way that they know how.

But perhaps one question remains at the back of mind, regardless of what you choose to make of the situation, and rightly so: Who is responsible for this?

It's a question that doesn't seem to have a ready answer; after a while, though, you will receive something. It's not a solution, and it's not a way out, but it's contact – the sound of the public address system crackling to life somewhere above your heads, an indication that someone, somewhere, is aware that you're here and has something to say.

'I trust that all of you had a good night's sleep. Now that you have hopefully familiarized yourselves with your fellow Apprentices, allow me to make a formal introduction myself.'

The voice is male, that much is obvious; it isn't recognizable to anyone present, however.

'Welcome and congratulations, new Apprentices of Chronos University. You have been chosen for a valuable exercise of higher learning within these walls. Both the rules and a list of your fellow Apprentices have been provided for you in several locations, and I advise that you study both very carefully. Knowing them well can only serve to help you.'

'As for my own introduction, I am the equivalent of a headmaster to this educational institution. For our time together, you may refer to me as the Wordsmith. I do hope that you all endeavor to make the most of your time spent here, however you may choose.'

[OOC: You can be heard just fine through the PA system, so feel free to ask/say anything your little heart desires!]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

I don't think you should start this by breaking that rule...

Well, it's not like I can if he doesn't show up, right? I have to say that I'm curious about how much of a coward he actually is.

That, and I really want to introduce him to a little friend I call "my fist."

[gently] Do you really want to know what a man who wrote those rules considers a good punishment for breaking them?

He's right. The man's clearly a complete maniac, so you'll probably just die if you continue.

Then why doesn't he make good on it? He could prove he's not just a little wussbaby going on a power trip.

Don't ask me. He must have something to gain from keeping us alive, but I'm sure that will stop when he sees you as an inconvenience.

Like I said, I'd like to see him try. He can keep talking a big game, but I'm not gonna believe a word about what "punishments" he can deal out until I have a shot at him.

...You really are that stupid, aren't you?

Hey. You wanna completely nonlethally get thrown through a wall.

I would rather not, thank you.

Really? It kind of seemed like you did right there.

Do I honestly look like someone ready to get into a fight? I'm not some kind of back-alley delinquent like you.

Darn right you're not. You're more of a square than the Gamecube.

It'd probably be better that I don't throw you through a wall because you'd just accidentally die anyway.

...Do take your frustrations out on someone else. I don't have the patience right now.

What are you gonna do about it? Report me to the principal?

...

[deep breaths, kira.]

Yeah, I thought so.

If I may? [Why is he always stuck with conflicting parties? He's just going to slide his stocky form in between these two and hold his hands up between the two of them.]

I think we have bigger problems, kids.

I mean, I think his face is a pretty big problem.

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Well, I don't want you to die at all! Especially not before we've found your bling.

...Okay, yeah. I think victory would taste a little sweeter if I was completely decked out in my full regalia.

[ ... Missing the point, but if it keeps him going... ]

Erm, right! But try not to go tryin' to break rules, even if you've got it back.

[ ... she might be thinking about hiding his bling if she finds it. ]

You're saying that like rules aren't made to be broken.

I can still hear you, Rebellious. If you wish to live up to your title, consider being more subtle about it.

Yeah, yeah, whatever. Better stay on your toes, then.