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Such a Snoozefest (Part One)
Mirror Chamber
 The Dark Mirror |
State your name. |
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Ace! Ace Trappola. |
The Dark Mirror |
The nature of your soul is... Heartslabyul! |
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Called it. That's the one my brother got when he went here, so I kinda figured. |
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You there! Quickly return to your seat once your assignment has been finalized. I have no tolerance for rule-breakers in Heartslabyul. Henceforth, you will comply. |
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Yeah, yeah! I'm sitting! Scary little guy, ain't he? Anyway, at least I know where I'm goin' now. All that's left is to wait for everyone else to get their assignments. Easy peasy! |
The Dark Mirror |
Heartslabyul! |
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Dude looks serious as a heart attack. And we're stuck in the same dorm? Ugh. Bet we'll get on like oil and water. |
The Dark Mirror |
Scarabia! |
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Yup. Coulda called that one. |
The Dark Mirror |
Savanaclaw! |
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The Dark Mirror |
Octavinelle! |
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Okay, seriously, are we almost done? |
The Dark Mirror |
Pomefiore! |
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I'm sooo bored. And yet the housewardens and teachers are watching like their lives depend on it. Sheesh. Ooh, I know! This looks like it'll go on for a while yet, so no one'll notice if one or two of us sneak out for a hot minute. |
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And because I'm a genius, I've got a master plan. Gotta find someone who looks kinda frail... That way, even if the teachers find us, I can just say we were looking for the infirmary. Lessee... Aha! This dude in front of me looks as dainty as a lace doily. He'll be perfect! What up, fellow frosh? Got a question for you. |
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Yes? |
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BWAH! |
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Shhh. Quiet down. We're in the middle of a ceremony. |
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Right. Sorry. Just about jumped outta my skin there. I thought he was a girl for a second. |
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Did you say something? |
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Oh, nope, sure didn't! Anyway, I was gonna say... Don'tcha think it's boring waiting around for everyone else to get their assignments? |
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I suppose, yeah. |
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Cool. Glad we're on the same page. Let's sneak out for a bit while they're still at it, then. |
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Oh, but... |
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If we're quiet about it, no one'll notice. Please! I'm so bored I feel like my brain's gonna melt! |
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H-hold on a second! Don't pull my arm like that! |
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Cheese it, man! Before we're caught! |
Night Raven College
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Sweet. We should be safe out here. |
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Let go of me. |
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Huh? Oh, my bad! Sorry, uhhh... |
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If you want to know my name, it's Epel. |
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Got it. I'm Ace. |
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Nice to meet you...Ace. |
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Pleasure's all mine. So, which dorm did you land in? |
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Pomefiore. |
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Oof, tough break. The housewarden there seems like a pain. What with that huge speech about how "beauty is important" and how you gotta invest in yourself or whatever. |
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Yeah, he seems really strict. Which dorm are you in? |
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Heartslabyul, baby! But our housewarden seems just as bad, to be honest. My brother was in Heartslabyul too, though, so I can probably get him to tell me where the best slack-off spots are for maximum nappage. |
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That's nice. I think Heartslabyul is a perfect fit for you, too. |
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Heh! Do ya, now? Well, you've got a Pomefiore vibe goin' yourself. Bet that dorm uniform'll look great on you. |
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Hey, don't overthink it. I know the housewarden looks scary and all, but the dorm can't be THAT bad once you get used to it. We got some time to burn, so why don't we drop by Pomefiore House to check 'er out? |
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No, that's okay. |
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You sure? Then how about we go poke around that area over there? Campus ain't gonna explore itself! |
Such a Snoozefest (Part Two)
Courtyard
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So this is the courtyard? Looks like the perfect spot to play hooky—which makes sense, considering my brother recommended it. |
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Yeah... |
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Hey, there's a bench beneath that apple tree! Great place for a nap, wouldn't you say? Even if a teacher came nosin' around, you could just say you were resting off a stomachache and they'd totally buy it. |
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Mhm. |
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Hey, is it just me, or am I the only one talking here? You bored or something? |
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Not really... |
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Then what? Are you starting to regret sneaking outta orientation? |
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I mean, I wouldn't say that... |
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Dude. Epel. What's up with all these squirrelly replies? Are you always like this? Just say what's on your mind. |
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N-nothing...in particular. |
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Uh-huh. By the way, you have very feminine features. Are you a girl? It's cool, but this is an all boys school. |
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Wha—?! N-no! I'm not! |
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Ha ha, there's the spirit I was lookin' for! Feels like that was the first time I got a real answer from you about anything. |
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...Ah. |
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You think way too much before you speak. We're both freshmen, aren't we? You can be real with me. We'll probably have to do introductions on our first day of class. You gonna be just as much of a wallflower then? |
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It's not like I talk this way because I want to. |
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What's that supposed to mean? You nervous because today's orientation? The first day of class isn't gonna be that different. It'll be another sea of faces you don't know. Guess your buddy Ace is just gonna have to show you how to do a proper introduction. My name's Ace Trappola. I came from the distant Queendom of Roses. My favorite food is cherry pie. Okay, now you go. |
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Uh... |
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C'mon! Out with it! |
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M-my name is Epel. Epel Felmier. I'd...rather not share where I'm from. I'm really good at doing apple carvings, I guess. My favorite food is, um, macarons. |
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Macarons, huh? I can totally see it. |
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And also barbecue. |
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Yeah, for sure, bar—wait, WHAT? Aha ha! Wasn't expecting that one! Came right outta left field. |
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I-I don't see why that's so funny! |
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Hm? I thought I heard someone. |
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Ah! |
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Nuts, someone's coming! Hide! |
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Ace Trappola! Epel Felmier! Where are you? If you can hear me, then reveal yourselves this instant. |
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He's...the housewarden of Heartslabyul, right? |
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Shhh! He'll hear you! |
| I can't believe this. They both just disappeared from orientation? I hope there wasn't some sort of problem. But I will say this... If it turns out they are merely playing truant, my judgment will be swift and merciless. |
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I don't like the sound of that...! |
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Dude! Put a cork in it! |
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| Ace, Epel, where are you? Hm... They do not appear to be in the courtyard. I suppose I'll go back inside the school. |
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Phew. Made it by the skin of our teeth. |
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Sorry. But at least the housewarden didn't find us. |
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Do you make a habit of strong-arming people like this, Ace? |
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Hey, cut me some slack! We got a nice head start on touring the campus, so that gives us a leg up on the other freshmen. We better get back before those mean ol' housewardens find us, though. Dorm assignment's probably wrapping up now. Man, that was such a snoozefest. |
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It really was. There were about two hundred freshmen this year, I think. |
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Gah! That's way too many people! That explains why it took so long. So that means that each dorm just got about... how many new members? |
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Um, with seven dorms total, that would be an average of thirty people. I think. |
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Uuugh. That ridiculous orientation was bad enough... Next we'll probably have to all line up and file off to our dorms. This stinks! |
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It sounds like you prefer to march to the beat of your own drum. |
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Yeah, but you're the same way, aren't you? |
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...Yeah. A bit. |
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Ha ha! Well, we better get going. The housewardens may be awful, but let's make the most of it! Here's to a great school year, Epel! |
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