NEW BEGINNINGS

[makenaide]

Spring is here and newest crop of students have finally arrived at Crux Academy and Nebulae Institute. Both campuses are abuzz with activity as first years filter in, some confused, others excited and honored to be attending such a prestigious institution. Class assignments would be found on the large bulletin board toward the front of campus, and while some friends may find themselves once again sharing the same class, others will be given the opportunity to nurture new relationships with future friends (or enemies).

Classes for the first day will be short, punctuated by a welcoming ceremony led by each school's respective headmaster and headmistress, as well as an upperclassman that has some significance to the rest of the student body. Students are then permitted to take the rest of the day for themselves, to get acclimated to the campus as well as Galactica, should they so choose. Why not explore the school? Take a trip into the city? Or perhaps get to know your dorm mate, classmates or fellow faculty members? Or perhaps, if you are that sort of person, terrorize the town? The choice is yours.


[[ This post signals the opening of the dressing room! Feel free to use it as a catch-all, or create your own posts should you so desire. Welcome everyone and have fun! ]]

Comments

[wishingalone]

[Flash! And the second picture has Mami grinning, too. The countdown begins anew, though!]

Ah--oh! What would you like next? Something silly?

[almostanthy]

[ ...Smiling that hard wasn't silly? But Towa is on board for this idea too. She also doesn't want her companion to feel imposed-upon, so...what can she contribute...?

So first she nods intently, then raises a hand for a tentative peace sign. Like...this, right...? ] Perhaps with hand gestures.

[wishingalone]

A splendid idea! [Mami does two peace signs, too, smiling cheerfully at the camera.]

[Flash!]

[And there's one more photo to go...!]

[almostanthy]

[ And Towa will take the lead! ] Now, to be...impressive...

[ Turning so she's back to back with Mami, she strikes a Princess Pose. This almost feels like she's making fun of the person she used to be.

And yet it's also quite enjoyable. ]

[wishingalone]

Ah, yes. Splendid idea! [Mami, of course, winks. It's ultra confident and stylish. What she does before Tiro Finale.]

[Flash!]

[And there's the fabled design studio. With the borders, the glamour, the art assets!]

[almostanthy]

[ Oh, those last ones turned out quite nicely! Towa amuses herself pressing pretty much every button on the design area - she even finds the "undo" button all by herself. Her end result is actually as close to tasteful as these decorations can get while still being decadent.

She looks over at Mami with a little flush of anticipation, but they did take these together, so, manners. ] Had you wanted to contribute?

[ Here, she'll stand aside... ]

[wishingalone]

Oh, I'll let you go first!

[She does consider going first. But... new student. She wants to help her make it memorable, and Mami's done these before.]

I can make suggestions and additions, perhaps. What did you have in mind?

[almostanthy]

Something like this.... [ There's a wreath of flowers and ribbons around each of the pictures and sparkles placed in aesthetically-appropriate places. Towa has also applied various stickers in liberal amounts.

She has not, however, messed with any of the controls that give them funny eyes or anything. That world remains closed to her. ] Is it suitable?

[wishingalone]

Oh! I quite like those.

[She looks over it for a moment and nods. Of course, she is obliged to mention the funny eyes, even if they're not quite Mami's speed. She reaches over and taps a menu.]

If you're inclined, you can add funny eyes -- ah, and glasses and other silly things. Not every picture needs it, of course.

[almostanthy]

[ Funny...eyes...? Towa tries it (on a picture of herself - it seemed rude to use the other person). The result makes her giggle hard enough she has to cover her mouth with her fingers. ] Goodness...I look ridiculous....

[ The world is full of such odd marvels! She's not undoing it. ]

[wishingalone]

Ah, splendid! I quite like it.

[Mami grins; then she walks forward and begins to play with the menus. Hm, hm... after a moment's thought, she gives herself Groucho Marx glasses in one.]

I'm not sure if it's me. What do you think?

[almostanthy]

They don't quite suit your attire. [ Towa says this with such seriousness it's difficult to tell whether she's joking.

But then she looks up at Mami and smiles. ] This has been lovely.

[wishingalone]

I suppose they don't! [But she leaves them. It's funny.]

It has, hasn't it? Oh--I'm Mami Tomoe. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[She extends a hand for a handshake.]

[almostanthy]

[ Towa accepts that hand, but instead of shaking it, she uses it as balance to go into a curtsy. ] Likewise, Mami. My name is Towa Akagi.

[ To whom honorifics hold no value because, psh, princess. She is at the top of the honorifics heap. ] Shall we print our creations?

[wishingalone]

[How prim and proper! Mami approves.]

Why, thank you. And yes, let's!

[She can add them to her collection of photo booth prints with her friends. And put the stickers on a few binders, too.]

[almostanthy]

[ With a smile, Towa prints the pictures out All By Herself (tm). When the second sheet comes out of the machine, she offers it to Mami with a smile. ] I'm much obliged!

[ She got her pictures and she made a delightful new acquaintance. This is going much better than her first attempt at school. ]

[wishingalone]

Why, certainly! And I'm sure we'll see each other again.

[She takes her print, happily, looking down at it before she opens her bag and tucks it -- carefully -- into a folder.]

[almostanthy]

[ Towa is not nearly as prepared as Mami, but she also seems happy to hold onto her sticker sheet like the precious treasure it is. ] That will be my pleasure.

[ Perhaps they should vacate this booth, then...after you! ]

[wishingalone]

[Indeed they should! Mami stands up and scoots out. Hopefully, there isn't a line. Of course, she waits for Towa before taking off, even if she has to go shortly.]

[More to do before class tomorrow. And more new students to greet!]

[almostanthy]

[ Towa has such a reliable senior. This should be a lovely school year! ]