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[silverworld]

[One of our resident school teachers has just finished one of those important household tasks we must all face: grocery shopping. Of course, it's not so much shopping as stocking, considering the lack of a cash register in every store. Gelda's making her way back to her house, carrying two large bags filled to the brim with an assortment of groceries. Are they heavy? Yes. Yes, they are. She isn't going to complain, but if one were to offer her a hand, she wouldn't say no.

(hint hint)]

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[god-is-a-dude.livejournal.com]

[...Huh, well-]

Fine, I guess. [...Not completely fine, but still]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Fine, hm? [Fine isn't the same as good, Haruki.] I suppose the SOS Brigade is keeping you busy.

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Professor Sage is in charge, by all accounts. However, if you'd like to join our classes, you needn't contact her. A simple admittance test to determine your educational progress is all that's needed.

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[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Gelda's hoping they'll get quite a nice amount of snow, herself. Somehow, seeing everything covered in a sparkling white blanket soothes her nerves. She's also looking forward to arranging a few snowball fights followed by mugs of hot cocoa, just like the old days.]

While the heat definitely had its perks, I do prefer the winter days, yes. It makes me feel more... at home.

[stalkingmybro.livejournal.com]

An admittance test?

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

[Hermione takes it willingly, shifting her handbag so she can hold onto both. The handbag showed up a couple of weeks ago and hasn't left her side. Anyone who's been around her at all will be familiar with the fact that has it... not necessarily what it does... yet.]

I'm glad to hear it. I've been all right. [She only sounds about halfway all right, though.] Some days I feel as though I have too much to do and others I don't have enough.

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Nothing too elaborate. The other teachers and I would simply like to know what to expect of our students. Education differs greatly in most worlds.

[stalkingmybro.livejournal.com]

That sounds good to me.

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Gelda gives a soft chuckle at that.]

Would you like more homework, then? I'm sure Professor Sage and I could come up with a nice assignment.

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Excellent. I can schedule the test for Monday, if you'd like.

[stalkingmybro.livejournal.com]

That sounds great! Thanks.

[A pause.] Are there a lot of other students there are well?

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Considering it isn't mandatory, the school is very well-visited.

[Seriously, the kids are given a choice and they're coming to school anyway. They must be really bored.]

[stalkingmybro.livejournal.com]

There must really not be a lot to do here.

[Pause.] I mean... I didn't mean that in a bad way!

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Gelda just smiles at that.]

It's fine. They are attending school and that's ultimately what is most important.

[stalkingmybro.livejournal.com]

I guess so.

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[... Oh, wait.]

How silly, I just realized I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Gelda Nebilim. And you are?

[stalkingmybro.livejournal.com]

Kimura Kouichi, though Kouichi is just fine. Nice to meet you, Miss Nebilim.

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[They're slowly approaching the house by now.]

Nice to meet you as well, Kouichi. I'll look forward to seeing you at the school.

[stalkingmybro.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I'll be there on Monday, then! [Oh hey, a house!]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

Agreed.

[Sup house. Gelda will start searching her pocket for her keys, now.]

[stalkingmybro.livejournal.com]

[He'll just wait with you coz it's kinda evil to give a lady her stuff while she's trying to find her keys.]

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

[This seems to brighten her a little bit and those who know her will find this is no surprise.]

I'd love some. What kind of project should I work on? [You realise she's going to obsess over this now, right?]

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[lezareno_prez]

[Regal isn't so dignified that he can't enjoy a snowball fight every now and then, though chances are Lloyd, Colette, Genis and the younger ones will be the most enthusiastic about such prospects. The snow is definitely soothing, however. He's finding that he enjoys simply sitting and looking out the window at it-- as long as he doesn't actually have to be out in the cold.]

I'm afraid it's the opposite for me. But there is something to be said for how peaceful it is to watch the snow fall while sitting by a fire with a hot cup of tea...

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[... Oh. Gelda was joking. She didn't think Hermoine would agree, though considering the girl's diligence, she really should've expected it.]

Hm... Have you done much research about the Filial spirits yet?

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Aaand here are the keys. She'll unlock the door as soon as they reach it.]

Would you like to come in for some hot cocoa?