rakuen | On the platform: Meet the new characters

As you all crowd onto the platform, which is drenched with sunlight though the air is cool you are met by six girls and ten boys. One of the boys seems to be a blue Hedgehog and one of the girls has wings; but the rest all seem human. All sixteenn are in uniforms that would match if not for the colour differences - skirts and trousers, waistcoats, and light summer shirts that seem totally inappropriate for the chill. Some seem irritable while others look excited. Each has a beret with a crest pinned to the front - nine depicting a shield on green, the other seven a sword on red.

At the first lull in the chatter, a frail looking girl with a shield on her cap steps forward.

"Excuse me, may I have your attention please!"

She explains that the sixteen of them are the current prefects of Rakuen, representing the two schools on the island. Nanami (she gestures to herself), Lelouch, Yuri, Sonic, Jade, Sora, John, Rebecca, Dirk and of Fortitude; and Santana, Flynn, Kevin, Gino, Suzaku, Golbez and Cirno of Conquest.

The introductions are over fast and the girl named Santana seems impatient, "So come over when your name is called so we can all get inside." They all move to stand in two groups some distance away from each other; a boy and a girl step forward and begin to read names from a clipboard.

Golbez, the Conquest prefect made an imposing figure, standing there with his perpetual glare on his face, as he read off the names. "Dave Strider, Cheshire, Isabela, Jade Harley, Jack Noir, Hideki Hinata, and Hiyo Shishidou."

Despite what seemed to be a broken leg slowing her down, the Fortitude prefect; Jade looked almost excited in her prefect's outfit and neon orange T-shirt that came to her knees. "Okay, the people I read off are for Fortitude! If you have any questions, I'll try to answer them, but please don't threaten me with violence... Komachi Onozuka."

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[ Dave shuffles up, hands in his pockets, trying to look like he doesn't give a shit about whatever the hell is going on right now, and mostly succeeding.

Who's this douchebag. ]

[ Yep, that's Dave Strider. Golbez recognizes you. ]

You'll find answers to most of your questions in the manual in your bag. If you have further questions, I unfortunately do not understand sign language, so you will need to find an alternate means of communication.

[ What. ]

Dude, what the fuck are you talking about.

[ ...awkward. ]

Ah. My mistake. I assumed...

Er, there's another instance of yourself in Fortitude. He is unable to speak. I unwisely assumed that was common to all versions.

[ He quirks an eyebrow. ]

Mute Dave? That's a new one.

[ But he's not surprised about there being another Dave to begin with. Interesting. ]

There are likely many things here you'll find new.

That so.

[ He remains unimpressed. ]

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[ What, Dave never shows up to new arrivals! This is really surprising! And in a classic case of mistaken identity, Jade is going to hug him with one arm before leaning on the crutches to do some ASL. ]

<<' I'm really surprised! Hi Dave! How are you? '>>

[ Dave just blinks at the flurry of hand movements--not that Jade can see that behind his shades. The fuck is going on. This obviously isn't the same Jade who was on the train. She's smaller and thinner for one, and she doesn't have dog ears, for another. What the hell is she doing with her hands? Oh, she must think he's that Dave who can't talk, too. ]

Sorry, I think you have the wrong Dave.

[ She looks a little startled, and takes a step back. It appears that she didn't pay much attention to the names being called off for Conquest. ]

Oh...sorry.

[ WELL SHE DOESN'T HAVE MUCH TO SAY NOW so she's just going to stand there kind of awkwardly. ]

I guess I should have known.

Nah, it's cool. Don't sweat it.

[ He feels really bad now. This Jade doesn't seem to be as resilient as he's used to, and he kind of wants to give her a hug.

But he can't, because Striders don't initiate hugs.

:c ]

[ IF ONLY SHE GOT BRAVE ENOUGH TO GIVE HIM A HUG but no she's too embarrassed god how did she mix them up!!! ]

Being here isn't so bad, though. I think you'll like it, we have to fight a lot, but you don't get hurt from it. It's really fun. I've gotten good with a sword.

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Dave, did you hear that! We're in the same dorm thing!

[She's practically bouncing around with excitement, this is all so cool]

You can teach me how to go to school!

Yeah, yeah, I heard. Stop bouncing, you're makin' me seasick.

School's not that hard. You just do whatever the teachers tell you and you'll be fine.

[ Not that Dave does what teachers tell him. ]

Woof! Sorry, it's just all kind of exciting.

[Her feet are now firmly planted on the ground, as per Daves request.]

One of the prefects told me school lasts for around eight hours, though. How do you sit still that long?

[ Oh she just barked. That's... interesting. ]

I don't. Anyway, there're usually breaks.

Bee tee dubs, what's with the barking? Somethin' to do with those ears?

Uh huh. It just kind of pops out sometimes, especially when there's cats around.

[Those dastardly meowing cats]

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[ Another Dave? How many does Rakuen need?

Dirk approaches cautiously but pauses a few feet away from him, peering over the top of his shades to get a better look. ]

[ What.

Is that-

No. He's way too young. The resemblance is uncanny, though.

Dave says nothing, nor does he make a move to step closer to the older boy. He remains expressionless, with perhaps a bit more effort required than usual. ]

[ So Dave's just gonna stand there. That's cool.

Dirk finally adjusts his beret on his head before approaching. ]

Hey.

[ Wow, this guy looks exactly like Bro. Only younger, and, y'know. Not dead.

He's dying to ask, but he won't. ]

Sup.

[ He just shrugs. ]

Your prefect answering all your questions?

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[He just kind of approaches the other Dave and raises his hand in greeting. Instead of just wearing normal clothes or the uniform, he has the bright neon pink shirt on that they got. Yep. Isn't it obnoxious?]

[ Oh, this must be that other Dave. Whatever, nothing new. ]

Nice shirt.

[It's like a bajillion sizes too big. Okay...not that much bigger. Just too big for his thin build.

He pauses for a moment. Fuckkkkkk. Of course the other one can talk. That would make his life too convenient if everyone was just like him.]

the spoils of being here too long
its basically a good way of saying
hey
ive been here since the beginning
ikr
sucks to be me