Meet and Greet [intro #1]

[utopiamods]

As you all crowd onto the platform with your bizarre mix of faces, expressions, clothing and wild theories, you are met by two girls. Both are in uniforms that would match if not for the colour differences - skirt, waistcoat, and a light summer shirt that seems totally inappropriate for the thin layer of snow coating the station platform. Both have a beret with a crest - one's shows a sword, the other's a shield.

At the first lull in the chatter, the taller girl, her uniform red and white, speaks out over the crowd.

"Hey, losers!"

She explains, in short, irritated sentences, that they're prefects, representing the two schools in Rakuen. Santana, Conquest, she says, gesturing to herself with a smile that would be smug if she didn't look so annoyed to be out here. Nanami here is Fortitude, she adds, pointing to the pale girl half-leaning on her other arm. The girl nods.

"We're here to get you sorted and back to campus. If you wanna ask stupid questions, do it on the way. It's freezing out here."

The girl introduced as Nanami interrupts. "When we say your name, please move quickly and quietly to us."

"Yeah, then we can go back to the dorms."

They separate, moving to stand several metres apart, and both pull a list from their waistcoat pocket. Alternating, they start to read out your names.

Comments

[itsbrittanybitch]

We were hanging out right before I got here.

[straightupzorra]

No we weren't. I've been here for months, away from you and everyone else at that stupid school to be trapped here in this stupid school. [a pause] Okay, this school isn't that bad.

[itsbrittanybitch]

[You're confusing her now ;_;]

You don't remember Christmas?

[straightupzorra]

I remember the Christmas where our presents were stolen and your wish to Santa was granted, but that was a while ago.

[itsbrittanybitch]

No like, this Christmas. With the tv show and the homeless people.

[straightupzorra]

What the hell are you talking about?

[itsbrittanybitch]

....Is this like, time space magic?

[straightupzorra]

[Santana rubs her eyes] As much as I hate to admit it, I think you're right. That happens here sometimes and it's annoying to deal with.

[a small smile] I've missed you.

[itsbrittanybitch]

Oh! Coolio. [Now she doesn't feel as dumb.]

I've missed you too! [She grasps Santanas hands happily.]

...Even though it hasn't been that long for me.

[straightupzorra]

So what exactly did happen on Christmas?

[itsbrittanybitch]

We did a Christmas special on tv, then sang at a homeless people place. It was pretty cool.

[straightupzorra]

[she smiles] We were on TV? How did it go? Did Berry steal the show?

[itsbrittanybitch]

I would say it was pretty equal around. We did a whole dancing and singing number with the Cheerios so we probably like, blew whatever song she did out of the water.

It was something about kitten whiskers I think.

[straightupzorra]

Of course we blew our song out of the water, who do you think we are? [she scoffs] She would do something dumb like that.

[Santana is pretty unphased by the fact Brittany says she was there for Christmas and she doesn't remember any of it]

[She puts on a serious face]

Britt, when round starts you need to come to me so we can vow, okay? You'll be safest with me.