:sparkles: newbies :sparkles:

[pissandvinegar]

Who: any
When: September 8
Where: the common area outside the entrances to the team dorms (right by the bulletin board
What: newbie + anyone else who happens to be around
Warnings: none (unless...?)

[ a long-haired man in a yellow gakuran stands with good poise, one wrist clasped behind his back, perfectly still while he reads the notes on your bulletin board

talk to him or talk to each other or walk past him to go home Idc ]

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[pissandvinegar]

[ he doesn't gawk by any means, only meeting her eyes. he can't help a twist in his expression, a gentleness in his voice. he would hate for his first meeting with a stranger to ever be looking the way she does now, wearing his pain clear to see. ]

I believe I've gathered a rough gist of things.

... You need not trouble yourself. I have dealt with bloodthirsty spirits many times before; I will get my bearings before long. I thank you for your courtesy.

[beathollow]

( it's been a rough day, uncle.

snowdrop nods quietly, a little relieved deep down- she's willing, but she's done enough to help today and she's tired. )

Alright. You can call me Snowdrop, I'm in Kenkou- the dark blue class. The others are recovering from an ordeal from earlier today- ( there's an unspoken please let them rest ) but if you need anything I can try to help. I'm trained in first aid.

[pissandvinegar]

[ a rough day for you and me both bbgirl

offers her a bow of greeting ]

Then, this Kongxu would offer you the same. I have some rough medical knowledge, if Snowdrop-guniang or your class has any need.

[beathollow]

( guniang...? an honorific, but she doesn't recognize it...

she can't help but perk up a little though. not right now, since he's just gotten here and she's... coping, but- she needs to know everything she can, right? so she'll have to ask more later. )

Thank you. Everyone is tended to right now, but if something else comes up I may need to ask. I'm not very experienced, especially with more severe incidents... I really hope I won't need to, though.

Um- if I may, what does "guniang" mean, though? I'm not familiar.

[pissandvinegar]

[ a little wryly ]

Of course, it would be best if such things were never necessary.

Ah, it means 'Miss.'

[beathollow]

Oh! Like "san"- though it can be used for anyone.

( to be clear she does use honorifics sometimes i just don't like writing them out most of the time. she will absolutely use them for him though, to be polite. )

Anyways, you did come just in time. We finally have access to the kitchen properly, instead of having to rely on something else. It's a very good kitchen, too! It has most everything you can think of...

( ... sheepishly- )

Just not tea, coffee or alcohol.

[pissandvinegar]

[ of course there would be no tea. why would Shen Qingqiu ever be allowed a single joy in life ]

Perhaps, tomorrow, may I impose upon Snowdrop-guniang to show me to the kitchens?

[ tonight she should rest, probably, but it seems to put her in a good mood. ]

[beathollow]

Yes, of course. The spirits there should let us use it properly now. --Oh, the ones in there have been kind.

( little soot sprite friends... )

The nekomata are mostly friendly as well. Those are the only spirits I've seen so far that are benevolent, though.

( ... but that only means so much, doesn't it. )

[pissandvinegar]

[ benevolent spirits... he's unconvinced, but he doesn't say anything ]

The kitchen spirits and the nekomata. I'll keep my eyes peeled.

[beathollow]

( that's wise! he may also notice a four pointed star scarring the front of her throat too, after all. )

I'm afraid I don't explore as much as I'd like, but there's also a shrine outside, though we don't know who or what it's for, as far as I'm aware. Others have had more encounters, I think...

[pissandvinegar]

[ nods, and waves to the bulletin board ]

Several such encounters are written of here.

[beathollow]

( yeah.


including her mistake with the music room.

she's not bringing that up. )

Yes. I think Adair can give you the most information on what's happened since arriving. He's an older man in pink...

[pissandvinegar]

He has been noted to me. I hope to become acquainted soon.

[ folds his arms behind his back again ]

If you and your class are in need of rest, I hope I am not keeping you from it.

[beathollow]

Mm, I should be heading back to check on them, actually. I had to step away, but I'm their primary caretaker right now.

It... was nice meeting you, even if it's troubling that you're here at all.

[pissandvinegar]

[ gives her another steady bow ]

Please, return to them as you will. It has been my privilege to take up so much of your time. I will wait beside this message board for you tomorrow.

[beathollow]

Oh- yes. ( she returns it with grace, though internally she feels- awkward. is that what this is? icky... she really has been slacking off on her manners here. ) Would you prefer morning or noon?

( regardless, she'll be bringing her class back meals. )

[pissandvinegar]

If either is equally of no trouble to Snowdrop-guniang, then I will look forward to the morning.

[beathollow]

Alright, then. Breakfast it is. I'll see you then.

( snowdrop gives a small smile and another bow before making her way to return to kenkou- who knows what's needed in the time she's been away.

the night will pass though- who can say how eventfully- and come morning, once she's sure it's good for her to go, snowdrop makes her way back to the bulletin board.

it's unclear how much sleep she's gotten, but she's good at functioning with little sleep already. )

Good morning.

[pissandvinegar]

[ honestly it's up in the air whether he slept or not either but he's great at looking put together regardless

he bows, again, it's just habit really ]

Good morning, Snowdrop-guniang.

[beathollow]

( we love divas who can go on like two hours of sleep while still looking gorgeous )

How was your first night here?

[pissandvinegar]

The accommodations are comfortable. Being welcomed by such hospitable people, this Kongxu has no room for complaints, only thanks for my good fortune. Were you and your Kenkou able to rest soundly?

[beathollow]

That's good to hear. I don't know your class very well, but the people I have met are always kind to me. And yes, I think so.

( physical exhaustion and the adrenaline wearing off are wonderful sleep aids, aren't they? )

If you're ready, I can lead the way.

[pissandvinegar]

Please.

[beathollow]

( that's all there is to it, then! she's not a chatty girl, so it's mostly a quiet walk- though at one point she does stop to examine the hall of "graduation" portraits.

fucked up, honestly.

it's a quiet morning, though- not even a nekomata strays in their path yet. maybe their victory yesterday did something? unless kongxu wants to investigate the portraits though, they can get to the cafeteria pretty quickly.

snowdrop ignores everything and goes straight to the kitchen, where she's immediately met with tiny cheers of kenkou!!!! )

[pissandvinegar]

[ he only looks, and doesn't say anything. he can make guesses.

the tiny cheers do faintly startle him. ]

They are certainly grateful to their saviors.