Everyone! Do not forget the importance of traveling in pairs or even groups when leaving school grounds, no matter who you are! In the interest of the safety of our students and faculty alike, I am hereby proposing a new rule: do not be off the grounds after sunset, and be indoors by 8:00 PM! ...While I can't enforce this with anyone who is not a student, I strongly suggest that everyone cooperates!

With the way things are escalating out there, it feels as though this school is the only safe haven.

[He pauses for a few seconds, glancing to the side. Something about that... what? Probably nothing. He shrugs it off and goes back to being the stern voice of authority.]

...So with that in mind, we must make sure there is no tension between any of us here, either! But from what I have seen, we are all standing united together against despair. Keep it up!!

( And an e-mail to the Disciplinary Committee members. )

[GUESS WHO. This face might be vaguely familiar, barring the new hairstyle, or it might not. Either way, it sure looks happy to be here.]

Oh, finally, I think it's working! Um... hello! I'm back. In case you don't know me or maybe just forgot, my name is Kieran, and I'm a child of the forest. I'm spending a year away from the herd in order to gather knowledge... a year that's almost over, actually. Winter's only a season away, isn't it?

But I guess I'm getting ahead of myself! Each season has its turn, so I guess I'd better talk about autumn instead. You don't mind, do you?

[Not even waiting for the magical spirit box picture thingy to respond. Just plowing on ahead. SEASONS ARE A REALLY BIG DEAL FOR A SAWSBUCK.]

Each and every person is attuned to a season of the year. That's what we Sawsbucks believe. Autumn might be the time of year when our leaves fade away and our antlers drift into dormancy, but it's also the season when our foliage is the color of our blood -- it's not a time of resignation, it's a burningly, achingly alive season! The autumn-hearted are people who possess fiery ambition. They have a depth of emotion that not many others can claim; when something seizes their heart, it's seized completely and utterly. Their passion can inspire the complacent and meek: the autumn-hearted are the bringers of action, powerful agents of change with endless nerve in the face of adversity. I didn't meet many autumn-hearted spirits last time I was here, but I'm certain there must be some of you out there!

Ah, and just between us, spirit box... they say that the autumn-hearted make the best lovers. I guess it only makes sense: for us, autumn is also the season of love. It's something I'm kind of nervous about! Last year, I was still a Deerling, so this is going to be my first rut. I don't know who I'm going to try to fight for yet... actually, I'm not sure how I'm even supposed to win anyone over. So many of the spirits here have no antlers, so I guess jousting is out, huh?

...Well, as long as I'm in the realm of the gods, I might as well do it however the spirits do it, right? I am here to learn, aren't I?

So I'm guessin' it was an interestin' summer. Didn't expect coming back to the building looking this weird, but I guess that shit's getting itself fixed already. What else changed while I was away? Red? M, Sis, you guys doin' okay?

Oh, 'fore I forget - I got some stuff from Erika for some've you guys. Mac, she got Rocky a present! Brock, there's a letter I'm supposed t'not look at. Plus some seeds for you, Bulba... she says hi t'Green, et cetera, and I'll sort out the Berries later.

Hi t'whoever dropped in on this place while I was gone. I'm Red's Venusaur, Vinnie. I'm either a guy with green hair or a walkin' pink flower, in case you see me around.

[When the feed turns on a young woman will appear on screen. If her folder arms and lack of smile are any indication, she doesn't seem too happy.]

Hello. My name is Ondrea. I am a Blaziken who will be attending College Freshmen classes this coming year. I heard this school could help one grow stronger and that prospect interested me. So obviously, that  is why I am here. Regardless of my reasons for coming here, feel free respond to this however you wish. I will be sure to reply back once I have finished training.

[It looks like she's about to shut down the feed, but stops herself.]

...if you wish to join me in training, or to spar, I will be in the Stadium. Keep in mind, I will not go easy on you if you wish to fight.

[And NOW the feed ends.]