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[hair_guitar]

[The last day before classes begin again is always an exciting time. As nice as it is to have the place to herself and her music, it got pretty quiet during the off months. It also means that this has been an early morning for her. She'd already gotten the notice that she'd be having roommates coming in, so she'd made sure that Suite D was ready. The suite is cleaned up and, after reading that some places like hotels and stuff left chocolates for guests, decided that sounded like a good idea. Except when it had come time to actually put the plan into action, there'd just been too many different kinds to choose from, and it wasn't like she knew what kind they would like.

So, basically everybody in the suite has a pile of candy waiting for them on their pillow. That's obviously the best choice. People like candy, right? ... Right!]

[Other than that, Ellen can probably be found all over campus today, ready and willing to meet people and help newcomers find their way around the place. Whatever might come up.]

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[diethedesu]

[That sure is a pile of candy.]

Who left this HERE...?

[To be completely honest, she's never gotten random candy before.]

[hair_guitar]

[It sure is a whole pile, yes. If she'd known she was leaving it for the hall monitor she might have tried to leave it organized instead of just sort of dumped there. Oh well, maybe next time.

She overhears Dlanor from the other room in the suite, because really how could she not, and is soon leaning around the doorway.]

Ah... hi. You must be one of my suitemates for this term.

[diethedesu]

YES. You, two new students, and myself are assigned HERE.

[Dlanor was aware enough of Ellen not to feel the need for formal introductions.]

Did you misplace this candy, or is it for me...?

[hair_guitar]

[Likewise, Ellen's familiar with Dlanor at least by reputation even if they didn't know each other very well. At least enough to not flinch at those shouted words.

She nods at her question, looking somewhat pleased at her plan.]

That's right. I read that some places leave candy like that to welcome no guests so I thought it would be a nice surprise.

[diethedesu]

This is quite a LOT...

[She's not complaining, just not sure how to react.]

Thank you.

[hair_guitar]

[Cue a slightly awkward laugh.]

Well... when I went to get it there were just so many different kinds and I wasn't sure which one would be the best. So....

I guess I did go a little overboard.

[diethedesu]

It's not a PROBLEM. I'll find some way to return the FAVOR. Until then, hopefully we can have a peaceful SEMESTER.

[partyhats]

[ So her new roommate had some help moving in - a tall, brown-haired man who was very nervous about leaving her, and one with blue hair who was just a little less so. Obviously she had to shoo them away to seem like she was gonna be fine, as nervous as she was, but...

But that candy.

Lissa couldn't help just staring at it in utter confusion. ]

[hair_guitar]

[Ellen had done her best to stay out of the way while the girl was being moved in. Oddly enough while Lissa's half of the room was left untouched the other half looked remarkably settled in for student housing. Desk, bed, a poster or two, a shelf with a rather impressive CD collection. Even a guitar resting on a stand.

When the two men are finally gone, she finally ventures inside the room pausing and blinking for a moment when she notices the younger girl's confused expression a little bewildered herself.]

... Is everything okay?

[... Maybe she's never seen chocolate before?]

[partyhats]

[ Lissa was at least vaguely aware that she was moving in with a student who's been here - hopefully one who knows about this magic business - and she's brought far too much stuff of her own. The stuffed animals WILL fit SOMEWHERE.

Any worries about how settled in Ellen is are eclipsed by the gift of SO MUCH CANDY. ]

...is this normal?

[hair_guitar]

[Ellen's very well familiar with the school's weirdness, although she'd been instructed to keep it quiet around new students just in case. They'd find out in good time anyway.

More concerning right now is the amount of stuff the girl had brought along with her, particularly that army of stuffed animals. Well... they'd make it work somehow!]

Well... no, but I thought it would be a nice way to welcome everybody.

[She pauses, fixing the heap of chocolate with a serious, thoughtful expression.]

It's not too much, is it? The book I read said usually only one is left, but I wasn't sure what people might like so....

[partyhats]

[ She needs her stuff Ellen. Without stuff, she'll... actually probably be pretty fine but she's got it and she'll make it fit. ]

Oh. Oh! Wow, thanks, I didn't really expect... I mean, that's a lot of chocolate, and I like chocolate, but wow.

Uh, I'm Lissa. Guess we're living together.

[hair_guitar]

[Not to worry, they'll figure something out! They got this!

With Lissa's thanks, Ellen actually gives a relieved smile. Yes! Good first impression get!]

I'm glad.

[She holds out her hand, offering a handshake.]

I'm Ellen. Welcome to St. Augustus.

[partyhats]

[ Lissa turns, taking Ellen's hand. ]

Thanks. I dunno how long it'll take me to eat all this, but it's really, really generous of you.

[ Or a bribe to make sure Lissa likes her right off the bat, but she needs to keep positive! ]

[hair_guitar]

[Hey, now, she wouldn't do something like that! ... Aaaaanymore.]

I guess there's no rush. I'm sure it'll last for awhile.

[She smiles as she shakes Lissa's hand. It looks like the two of them are going to get along just fine. Never underestimate the power of candy!

After a moment, she glances over to Lissa's stuff.]

Ah... do you need any help getting unpacked?

[partyhats]

Not like it'll melt...

[ Hopefully! Welp. Her handshake is a little exaggerated, and then she's off to start figuring out how to unpack all of this. ]

Oh, uh, maybe. I don't want to get all my stuff all over your side of the room!

[infinitejustice]

[When lunchtime rolls around, Athrun here can be seen walking along one of the many paths around campus. He's got his nose buried in a map, though occasionally he looks up to get his bearings. At one point he sees a fellow student. Might as well check that he's on the right path.]

Excuse me! This is the way to the cafeteria, right?

[hair_guitar]

[This has been quite a busy morning for her, busy enough that between getting the suite ready for her roommates and hurrying around campus she'd managed to forget all about breakfast. So when lunchtime rolls around, she's starving, enough so that she's dragging her feet a little on the way to the cafeteria.

Still, hungry or not, her head perks up at the sound of somebody calling to her and she turns toward Athrun.]

That's right, it's just up ahead.

[infinitejustice]

Good. I wanted to make sure I was heading the right way. Especially since I worked up an appetite.

[He folds up the map and sticks it in his pocket.]

How's the food here?

[hair_guitar]

It is! I've tried all of it and liked everything a lot.

[All said with folded arms and a sagely nod. Not that... she's eaten at very many places, living in the school for both of her two years as a human....

Her wise expression falters when there's a sudden low growling sound. No, it's not a ravenous monster lurking in the trees. It's just her stomach.]

Ah ha... I was just headed there, actually. I could show you the way if you want.

[infinitejustice]

Sure, that sounds like a good idea. I don't like walking while looking at a map, so it works out.

[He sticks his hands in his pockets.]

Have you really had everything the cafeteria has to offer?

[hair_guitar]

S-sure. It's... just this way.

[Okay, just... moving on then. She start off in the direction of the cafeteria, regaining her composure and counting on the new guy to keep pace, hands clasped behind her back.]

Hm, [she nods] I've lived here at the school for two years and eating the same thing every day would get boring.

[infinitejustice]

Fair enough.

[He keeps pace quite well, so that's not a worry. In fact, he ends up walking beside her.]

Is there anything in particular you'd recommend?

[starlightheart]

[As Ellen is all over the place, attempting to greet and help people wherever she goes, she'll eventually find a figure popping up behind her. Where did she come from Who knows, but regardless, Nanoha chirps happily.]

Someone's a busy little bee today, hm?

[The girl's trying rather hard, Nanoha can see that. Maybe a little too hard?]

[cant_breathe_no_heir]

[Okay, okay. There was another person. A Human. To properly learn how this place works, Equius had to socialize.

With these creature. Oh the Trollmanity.

So, fudge it. He's going to walk up to her eventually, practically glowering behind his cracked shades.]

Greetings. I see you have been hard at work already.