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[cross_halberd]

[ After finally learning how to operate technology on a basic level, a young pale-skinned lady can be seen on video. ]

I hope I'm doing this right... this is all so strange.

If only this were a battle, I know exactly what I'd do. But... no, I must press on. Yes, I should introduce myself first.

[ She clears her throat, it's been a couple of months since she said these words. ]

I am the daughter of Lu Bu. It is my duty to lead everyone to victory!

...O-Oh, no!

[ She realizes that she forgot to press what she thinks is the "record" button and corrects herself, not noticing that the camera has in fact been recording this whole time. ]

--I am the daughter of Lu Bu. It is my duty to lead everyone to victory!

[ Much better! ]

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[forgetbeam]

[Unfortunately, the welcoming committee includes... this guy.]

Is this some kind of a joke? Just who are you, really?

[And why do you repeat yourself, lady, jeez.]

[cross_halberd]

I do not have time to make jokes. Is there something you find amusing about me?

[ Perhaps she should have started with her own name, rather than announcing whose daughter she is because she does it all the time ]

My name is Lu Lingqi.

[forgetbeam]

To make an introduction like that is--

[Outrageous? Then again, he knows that time paradoxes are just part of daily life here. Maybe it is not that crazy after all.]

...unusual.

[GOOD SAVE.]

Anyway, that's much better! My name is Kiyotaka Ishimaru! Welcome to Smash Academy! Are you here about the recent attack on the school, then?

[If that's what leading the school to victory is about, good.]

[cross_halberd]

Recent attack?! Who would be so brazen enough to attack a school of all things? I shall put a quick end to such cowardice!

[forgetbeam]

I only heard about it after, but apparently it was a giant monster!

[cross_halberd]

A what?

Do you mock me, Kiyotaka Ishimaru? Surely this is no time for jokes!

[forgetbeam]

No, of course not!! I know how it sounds, but that is just the kind of place this is! You'll see for yourself soon enough that nothing makes any sense here.

[cross_halberd]

That's--!!

[ Come to think of it, she has seen plenty of non-human things running around the hall in her first few days at the school. But no giant monsters so far! ]

Ugh! So I'm not the only one who finds this place bizarre?

[forgetbeam]

Unfortunately, 'bizarre' is a vast understatement! But... surely victory can be achieved even against things unlike anything you may know! Don't lose heart over things like talking animals or magical transformations!!

[cross_halberd]

[ Agh! That still sounds so stupid to her when it's said out loud. ]

I see... I did not mean to presume you were lying. However, I am more concerned about this gigantic monster rather than talking creatures at this point. Has it been vanquished yet?

[forgetbeam]

It's fine. I couldn't believe things like that when I first came here, either.

That one was clearly defeated! The school would be much worse off otherwise! However... there's no telling what else might come to take its place, or when.

[cross_halberd]

You are right. However, this time, you have nothing to fear. I wish to battle any force that opposes this school.

[forgetbeam]

Alright! Then consider me your ally!

[He's not a fighter. BUT. He does want to defend his fellow students.]

[thereyouare]

[ This one is also wondering why she's repeating herself. ]

Uhm, Hello! Are you on repeat?

[ you know like a cd player or a single song ]

[cross_halberd]

R-Repeat? What do you mean by that?

[ Wonders if she broke her magic device computer already. ]

[thereyouare]

[ Vivian waited for her to do it again but it didn't happen. ]

No repeat. You're not broken. [ HOORAY? ]

My name is Vivian. I'm a hall monitor.

Are we playing a game?

[cross_halberd]

W-Why is nobody taking me seriously?

I am Lu Lingqi, and this is no game, Lady Vivian. I'm strictly here to learn.

I'm sorry she's so dumb

[thereyouare]

Oh! I'm here learning, too.

You know the way to, uhm, [ words words ] victory? Education's goal?

[cross_halberd]

I'm afraid I don't know much of anything about this place. What I meant was... --well, it does not matter. [ Realizes she only said it earlier out of impulse anyway. ]

So, you monitor the halls? Is that something like guard duty?

[thereyouare]

Yes. You must have a pass to be in the halls during class hours or I will take you to the office. [ She may look small but... ] Please don't start, uhm, trouble. You won't, will you?

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[will_be_god]

And you expect us to react a certain way to this.

No matter. How do you intend to lead us to victory, and how do you define such a thing? Victory may mean many things.

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[cross_halberd]

What other way is there to mean it

Victory is victory

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[will_be_god]

Triumph over a force. Yet there are many ways to achieve it, and over many forces.

[golonghorns]

[Interesting enough to get a rise out of this grumpy old man.]

And who th' heck is Lu Bu, now?

[cross_halberd]

Wha--

He is only the greatest warrior in all the Three Kingdoms! Have you not heard the phrase, "Among men, Lu Bu, among horses, Red Hare"?

[golonghorns]

OK. So, this is one of those 'different world' things.

You're gonna find out real quick that a lot of folks got no clue about your world. We're all from different places and times. So, someone important in one world is someone no-one's heard of in another.

[cross_halberd]

[ sighhh, damn it, he's right ]

...So I'm beginning to learn. Let me ask you, then, who are you?

[golonghorns]

Joel. I teach wood shop. Carpentry.

[punchtheflute]

Don't worry! If you're good at winning battles then you're going to have a lot of fun at this school!

My name is Sonny Moe and it's nice to meet you!

[cross_halberd]

Thank you for the kind welcome, Lord Sonny Moe. My name is Lu Lingqi... I am new to.. this, as you can tell.

Are you one of the instructors of this school?

[punchtheflute]

I'm not a lord, you can just call me Sonny Moe! I'm also not an instructor. Just a student!

You came at just the right time, because we just started Summer Vacation! That means you can get to know everyone and make friends before classes start in September.

[cross_halberd]

[ Suddenly overcome with a slight sense of dread. ]

No classes... until September? What am I supposed to do until then?


...
I'm.. afraid I don't know where to meet people if not inside a scheduled classroom.

[punchtheflute]

You can meet them anywhere that you want to! There's the lake, if you like to swim, or the weight room if you like to lift. Or the cafeteria when you want to eat. Or the library if you like to read!

Tell me what you like to do and I'll try to make suggestions?

[cross_halberd]

What I like to do? Well, fighting and training is all I've ever enjoyed doing.

[ She thinks about it some more. ]

I suppose... horse riding?

[punchtheflute]

You're going to LOVE the stadium! It's a special place where you can fight other students and all damage is healed at the end of the session. And you can pick from all different kinds of arenas, too! Some are easier than others and some are really challenging. I could spar with you if you want!

I don't know anything about horse riding. But if you like animals, then you'll like going to school here. Lots of us are animals or monsters.

[cross_halberd]

Sparring? That would be nice...

[ N-Not going to comment on that second part. ]

[punchtheflute]

Cool! When would you like to do that? Probably you need some time to settle in, right?

[cowardlyjustice]

I dunno a guy named Lu Bu, but I sure know that his daughter seems to be a real cutie.

[SUPER CUTE.]

[cross_halberd]

Wha-- you-- how dare you! You will respect me!

[cowardlyjustice]

I'm all about respect, especially to leading ladies.

[cross_halberd]

Is that so? Then I suggest you take me seriously, boy.

[cowardlyjustice]

I'm also all about serious, you just gotta know where to balance it and pretty sure we're close in age from the looks of it.