.:Newbies

[K:anode]

[Closed for Vix.]

K:anode starred out the corridor window of the boy's dorm boredly. Mrs. Flynn couldn't welcome the new kid, Vix, to the school since she had an "important meeting". He had been enjoying reading a book down at the library and had been throughly absorbed within it's pages when she interrupted. He could hardly decline though, it didn't seem like he was doing anything important, and it would probably do him good to get to know some others in the school. He was surprised she asked him though, since he barley knew his way around the place himself.

Turning from the window, he looked up and down the corridor. The kid was meant to be here ten minuets ago. God, he hated people who couldn't be punctual. It just messed up his mind. He liked to plan things out. He fiddled with the packet in his hand, the school rules, dorm key, information booklet and such like were contained within.

[Vix]

Vix sighed, rushing was not his thing. "What a day to sleep in late," he mumbled to himself, grabbing his bag and trunk. He ran, stumbling over his own feet. The recent growth spurt really hadn't given him much time to adjust to legs as long as he was tall just two summers ago. He fumbled, trying to drag the trunk along. After a few failed attempts, he hoisted it up, carrying it against his bag. He looked down to his feet. He tried to move swiftly, but his lack of grace made it quite difficult to do so. He wanted to turn back time, and wake himself up earlier, but it was far too late for that, so the best he could do is rush.

He checked his watch. Nearly 15 minutes late already. He swore at himself. How foolish could he be? This is one of the most important days of his life, how could he let himself be late? He cringed, walking faster.

Finally, he reached the door. He walked in and picked out his dorm number from his pocket, he'd sprawled it sloppily across a piece of scratch paper. He could hardly read it. Vix looked around and noticed a short boy a little further down the hall. "Freshmen?" Vix thought to himself walking up to him. He might know something...

[K:anode]

Hearing loud footsteps along the corridors and stairs, K:anode turned to the end of the corridor, following the sound. Something was tromping up the stairs, sounding like it was in a hurry. K:anode could only guess it was the student.. but it sounded like something much bigger. Finally, the something turned the corner and onto the corridor. For a moment, the colour in his already pale face drained, his pinkish eyes wide, trying to take in the person, who was... tall. very tall. Probably taller then anyone else he'd met, and holding what looked like a heavy truck over his back.

He stepped back, almost cautiously as the person went to a dorm door, holding a piece of paper in their hand.
"Freshman?"
"Heh?"K:anode looked at the person in surprise, not quite registering the words. Finally they clicked. This fellow thought he was a freshman in the school. Hahah.... ugh.
"Uhm.. no.. I'm uh.. K:anode..."He began, then remembered the titles Alexia liked to use, "Professor K:anode. The headmistress asked me to show the new student to his dorm and such." He looked the person over. Given the suituation, it could be assumed he was the said student. "Are you Vix Vlanderson?"

[finally, muse seems to have returned x)]

[Vix]

Vix nodded. "Oh, yes..." He looked down at him, half in shock. He'd seen short people before, but most children were of this man's size, not professors... "Sorry, Professor, K:anode." He stumbled over the words.

He punched himself inside. "What a wonderful first day, sleep in, then mistake your professor for a freshmen?" He thought.

He looked back to the professor, then around at the school. High ceilings, big plus. No more banging his head against things at least. High doorways helped too. He wondered if there were any students taller than him, maybe he could feel a little less freaky for once. he turned his attention once more to the Professor. "Sorry, bad day. Where's my dorm?" He asked, not realizing he was being oddly quiet.

He looked back down the piece of paper, his hair hanging in front of his eyes. His gnawed at his lower lip, trying to read his sloppy handwriting. "It's 206... right?"

[K:anode]

K:anode sighed, but shrugged. "Don't worry about it. Your not the first."He replied, then smirked a little, "You've got no idea how often I get refused at bars." The kid seemed sorry enough about it, and it was an understandable error. He didn't look the part at all. He might as well try to lighten the mood a little.

"Hm, should be."He glanced over the brown packet, which read '206', opening it cleanly and pulled out a key. "It's just here."he added, walking to the door with the number over it and unlocking it easily. He held the key out for the kid to take, opened the door and stood aside to let him in. Inside was pretty much what you'd expect in a dorm room. A little fancy, the school being a little elite, but nothing over-the-top. "If there's anything you need, let me know. I'll see if I can sort it out for you."K:anode said, trying to be helpful.

"Oh, and read over this some time."He added, almost forgetting to hand Vix the packet.

[Vix]

Vix nodded, trying to act like he was paying attention as the professor talked to him. He was far too distracted by everything around him. The entire school was so nice, and everything was clean for once, and that was new for Vix. After living your whole life in scummy foster homes, this place is a wonderful change.

Vix nearly had to bend down to get the key to his dorm from the professor and he stepped inside his room, looking around. It was better than anywhere else he'd ever stayed. He took the packet from K:anode. He set it on the dresser and dumped his bag and chest. He had so many questions about this place, but they seemed to fly away as soon as he got here.He tried to remember any to ask the professor but couldn't think of them. He turned around to say something and the best he could manage was, "Are there any other students here, yet, or will they not be here until classes actually start?"

[K:anode]

K:anode fell silent, seeing that Vix didn't seem to be listening to him. He leaned against the door frame, loosing a few more inches. There was no point in making any effort to be a little more equally heighted with this person, unless of course he wished to use stilts.

"I dunno really."He replied, shrugging, "There's only a few on campus at the moment.... Classes start in September and at the moment there's various extra circular activities." He looked thoughtful for a moment. "If you visit the sectary later she'll give you a full list. I'm meant to be doing something, but I dunno what yet."
He noticed how surprised the kid was by his new surroundings. K:anode guessed he was probably liking being able to actually fit in a room if nothing else.

[Vix]

Vix nodded again. "Yeah... I'll check in about that..." He tried to not show he was still in complete amazement by his surrounds. He looked down, tried to keep from staring off at things like they're magical. He let his bangs fall in front of his face and picked at the hem of his shirt. Now he probably looked weirder, just standing there in silence. Way to make an awkward moment. He struggled to find anything else to say. "Socially challenged much?" he thought. "Wonderful first impression, by the end of the week it'll be well known that you're the freakiest of the freaks."

He tilted his head up, but kept his gaze down as he picked at his nail. "Well... uhm... Thanks for uhm... showing me to my dorm... "He felt like he was being rude somehow. "Think you could show me around, or do you even know it that well?" He forced a half smile, that screamed fake. He quickly wiped it off his face. How much more idiotic could he make himself look? Fake smiles didn't help.

[K:anode]

K:anode seemed to look past Vix as he stood there, fumbling. His attention span was exceedingly short today. Hearing him speak again, he looked up at him, looking curious. Vix was smiling -clearly fakely- for a moment. Some how when people acted like this it set K:anode on a edge. Probably because, in his experience, when people acted like that they were avoiding questions or preparing to knife you.
"I suppose I can, won't be much good of a tour though."He replied, stepping out of the room. He was glad to be out of there. The big fellow kind of blocked out the light and made him feel closed in. Though he was used to looking up to speak with people, talking to this fellow really made him have to strain his neck to make eye-contact.
"Anywhere particular you want to see first?"He asked.

[Vix]

Vix shrugged. The tiny professor was definitely not like most other people he'd met. He had yet to glare at him or look at him like he was crazy, but he kind of expected it with the way he was acting. He couldn't help his nerves. He felt like he was standing on pins and needles. He was usually good with new places, and new people, this one was just such a big change...

He stepped out of his dorm into the more open hallway and looked around. "I'd like to know where I eat. And any good place to meet other students... Of the few of them you say are here. Any place where they hang out at?"

The more he thought about the questions he was asking, the more he realized he was looking for places to avoid. He tried to think of somewhere he'd actually enjoy. He stopped talking for just a second and it hit him. "Does this place have a library?"

[K:anode]

K:anode nodded, beginning to walk towards the cafeteria. He guessed his moderate pace with average steps was quick enough for the taller student, but he didn't feel like putting in the effort of hurrying.
"You can eat at the cafeteria,"He began when Vix finished, "I heard some students hang out at the local bar and grill and I'd say you'd find them just around the fields and such."He replied, a little vaugly. He could only guess. He hadn't been here long and from his own high school experience, he didn't really know the 'cool hang-out places'.

"Library?"K:anode repeated, looking up at Vix, a little surprised. He didn't think most students would add it to their list of places they wanted to see first. "Of course there's a library. It's a school after all."He replied, trying not to laugh. "It's just down the way from the cafeteria actually. I just came up to the dorms from there actually."

[Vix]

Vix nodded, taking mental notes. Avoid Bar and Grill, avoid fields, library isn't far. "Got it..." He tried not to walk too fast. The professor wasn't rushing and even though he walked somewhat fast, small legs don't go far in a hurry. Vix decided since he already knew everything he needed to, he could look around now. He gawked at almost everything, but forced himself not to show it. It was quite the beautiful place. He'd never been anywhere like it.

"Could we just go straight to the library?" He asked. He'd never truly been in a library, but the at home libraries some of his foster groups had had a few decent books, so he hoped as nice this place is that it would have more than a few, especially since he'd be spending most of his time there. Reading was his favorite thing to do after all.

[K:anode]

Yet again, K:anode looked surprised, but this time his eyes even smiled. "Seriously?"He looked incredious, "Sure. I was wanting to finish something.."He half mumbled, taking the appropriate turns so that they came to the library. A sign marked it at the door, and inside was filled with books. Even the air smelt of it. Looking around, K:anode noted it was still empty of all people. He'd left a few books on a table, asking the clerk at the table to leave them there. She'd gone her lunch break now it seemed, but they still rested as he'd left them.

"They've got pretty much anything..."He said, keeping his voice just a little. There was no one there to disturb anyway. The room was wide and deep with many genres and many books within each genre. He walked to the table, leaning against it.

[Vix]

Vix nodded yet again, following him to the library. He gasped when he entered. His eyes went wide and he looked around. Shelves reached the ceiling filled with books, all different books, or different sizes and colors. The library was huge, and nearly overpowering with books. He loved it. He could smell them. The mixture of crisp edges with tight bindings combined with the scent of the used books, that had probably seen more people than the anything else, filled his nostrils. He smiled. It smelled sweet. It was perfect for him. Just what he wanted. Just what he'd been looking for. He practically forgot the professor existed and he walked toward a shelf. Where to start? He reached for the first book on the shelf. It was a poetry book, titles "The Best Of The Worst: A Collection of the Best Sad, Dark, and Depressing Poems." Vix snatched it off the shelf, and walked over to the nearest table and sat down. He almost immediately fell in love with the book. It ranged from old poems of Poe's to new one's from Hopkins, and some from authors Vix had never even heard of.

Katy Towell's "Agony" was what Vix considered to be the best in the book. He reread it until he memorized it, and he said it to himself in his head. "Best poem ever written" he thought, "if only I could write like that..."

[K:anode]

[Hopkin's great depressing trio thing? >_> My english teacher is Hopkin's fanboy. I figure he teaches English just because of him.]

K:anode was going to say something, but Vix was already moving towards some books, almost in a daze. Once Vix was seated, he returned to his own seat, opening two of the books and picking up the pen he'd left there. Between the gathering of books was a large copy-book, which seemed to be already half-filled with chemistry and physics notes in neat writing.
Glancing up, he could see some of the book's content. Looked like poetry. Smiling a little, he went back to the books, taking notes for future classes, trying to catch up on stuff he'd forgotten and simply not studied. The whole, not bothering with college thing was starting to seem a little like a mistake.