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Remember This (Part One)
Mirror Chamber
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My ears are in the way, so I can't keep this hood up. Ugh. Oh well. What're they gonna do, flog me? I think that guy's from Pomefiore? Everyone's wearin' the same robes, so it's hard to tell. |
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Having a monster run wild during orientation is unprecedented. Not only did it interrupt the proceedings, but it protracted them, too. Hmph. Now, I must guide the freshmen to the dorm, and... |
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Oh hey, that's...! Vil! It's you, right? |
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Oh my, you're... We used to live in the same neighborhood. Jack, right? |
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Yep. Heh, you remembered me. |
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I thought I spied someone familiar during dorm assignments. So, you're starting here this year? |
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Yeah. Long time no see. |
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Vil, the freshmen are waiting for your— Why, I beg your pardon! Am I interrupting something? |
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You are. I'll be right there, so have the new students line up for me. |
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Very well. I'll be waiting over yonder, Roi du Poison. |
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Roi...what? |
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Don't mind him. My vice housewarden is an odd one. |
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Ya don't say. |
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So? You purposefully sought me out? |
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Yeah. Just thought I should say hey. I knew you were here at this school even before the carriage came for me. |
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Hm. You're as forthright as ever. You were the only one in town who would come to say hello whenever you saw me out and about. |
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I hope I wasn't a nuisance? |
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Not particularly. I just found it interesting. Back home, there were many who resented me simply because I was a celebrity. You left an impression on me as an oddball who never cared about such things. In any case, congratulations on your matriculation. As your upperclassman, I'm pleased to have you join us. Welcome to Night Raven College. |
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Thank you, Vil! Er, H-housewarden! |
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Ha ha. Somebody's an eager beaver. |
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Guilty. See, I saw one of Night Raven College's Spelldrive games once... ...and ever since then, I've really wanted to play at this school. |
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Then it is unfortunate that you were not placed in Diasomnia. They won a decisive victory last year. You were assigned to Savanaclaw, yes? You certainly look the part. |
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Yeah, I was. I'm cool with it. |
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As I recall, Savanaclaw has also historically performed well at Spelldrive here. But perhaps you should reserve your judgment until after you learn what type of man your housewarden is. |
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What's that supposed to mean? |
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You'll never grow if you constantly rely on others for guidance. Go and see for yourself. |
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Oh! Please excuse me. Thank you very much for takin' the time to chat with me, Vil. |
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Of course. Let's do it again, if the opportunity presents itself. Hmmm. I must say, Jack looked... |
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Vil, are you finished speaking with that underclassman? The freshmen are waiting for you. |
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Thank you. I'm coming right now. Now, freshmen, follow me to Pomefi— Wait. Are THESE our new dorm members? What, did I take a wrong turn and step into some shabby vegetable market? You all look about as elegant as a sack of half-price potatoes. |
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Now, now, Vil. Do not be so harsh on them. See? They are shaking like newborn fawns. Though I ought not be surprised—every rose has its thorn, after all, and you are as acerbic as they come, my blossoming Roi du Poison! |
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You need not state the obvious. Please keep your mouth shut, Rook. Hear me! Pomefiore has the longest history of all the dorms in this school, and is also famed for being the most beautiful among them. I will not accept half-hearted efforts from our members. Resolve yourselves to polish your hearts, bodies, and magic, such that they may be as pristine as a sparkling mirror. Once we arrive at the dorm, I will instruct you on how to wear your ceremonial robes properly. Now follow me, spudlings! |
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Yessir! |
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(Jack wasn't wearing his robes correctly either.) (I must scold him if I see him wearing them like that again.) |
Remember This (Part Two)
Interior Hallway
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It seems they're not finished preparing for the assembly in the Mirror Chamber. Perhaps we came too early. |
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Apparently, a buncha bigwigs are comin' to the school, which is why we all had to change into our robes and gather out here. |
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Yes. They said housewardens in particular needed to arrive early, but here I am, waiting. I could have spent more time relaxing in the dorm lounge. Incidentally, why are YOU here so far ahead of time, Jack? You aren't a housewarden, and there are no other regular students here. |
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When I've got these robes on, it's like I can't sit still. |
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This is only the second time you've worn them since orientation, after all. But you aren't a child anymore. You need to get used to wearing more formal clothes. |
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Dunno if I can. My ears get in the way, so I can't wear my hood, and— |
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Please don't tell me this is all about the hood. |
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Uh...yes? |
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I held my tongue at orientation because it had been so long since we'd seen each other, but... Come here. |
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Uh, sure. |
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Take off your belt. |
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What?! Why? |
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Just do it. And be quick about it. You keep tugging at your hood, which is creating slack around your pectoral area. Your height and fetching build will naturally draw people's eyes there. You must pay extra attention to key areas. Particularly, everything from your chest up. Understand? Now give me that belt! |
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R-right! |
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Just so you are aware, our school's ceremonial robes cannot be worn haphazardly. If beset by so much as a single wrinkle, formalwear will give an impression of shabbiness. |
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'Kay… |
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Cross the front carefully and think about the placement of the belt. With your frame, the belt should be here— two fingers' length above your navel. Not any higher or lower. Remember this. To be honest, you need to make your belt thinner to take this look to the next level. But these robes are school uniforms, so I will leave the question of whether to alter them or not to you. As for the inner buttons, you must not open more than three, lest you cross the line from cavalier to slovenly. |
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"Cavalier"...? |
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And finally, you must ensure every part is in order. ...There. Good. |
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Th-thank you. |
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Are you honestly incapable of putting on a set of robes by yourself? It's as if you haven't learned a thing since orientation. What has your housewarden been teaching you? |
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He's got nothin' to do with this. |
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True. No matter who is at fault, the result is the same. Some advice from an old friend: these robes are the most formal of all the school's uniforms. Consider how your appearance reflects upon you. From the moment you put your arms through these sleeves, you represent the school as a whole to the public. Please try to conduct AND dress yourself in a manner befitting Night Raven College's storied history. Do I make myself clear? |
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Yeah. |
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As your schoolmate and fellow countryman, I urge you not to embarrass me, Jack. |
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I'll be careful. Promise. Can't say I understood half of what you said, but... I know it's somethin' real important to you. |
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Huh... You really are an interesting one. In any case, this is your first and final warning. From now on, you must take care of it yourself. |
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I will. |
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My, you two are here early. We just finished our preparations for the ceremony. |
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It is less that we are early and more that you are late, Headmage. Jack, hold your head high for the guests who are coming today. |
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Yeah, I will. |
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Very good. Then let us be on our way. |
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