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[letdownmyhair]

[There's an extremely anxious-looking Rapunzel heading out toward the quad. She doesn't have many of her belongings with her; just a box with her art supplies and a small bag filled with some clothes and her communicator. Pascal is perched on her shoulder, looking all around them just like Rapunzel is and with an equal amount of anxiety.]

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[sirenspell]

[Well, this was peachy.

Esmeralda had obediently trotted downstairs and was in the quad within the allotted time frame, having seemingly packed very little. She waited, senses alert, arms crossed, Djali at her side. To an onlooker, she probably appeared vaguely impatient, if disinterested. In reality, she was concerned, and her thoughts raced.

She noticed the arrival of another person in the quad instantly. It was someone she hadn't met yet, someone with two points already in her favor - she had the most remarkable hair Esmeralda had ever seen, and she had a small reptile perched on her shoulder. Esme was about to ask her any number of questions (the other girl might not know any more than she did, but it was worth a try), when she heard the other girl speak (presumably to the reptile?). Something about her tone and her demeanor made Esme stop - and pause - and change her mind completely.

She speaks up in a gentle, lighthearted tone, with a hint of a grin on her face.]

Lovely weather for a field trip, isn't it?

[letdownmyhair]

[Rapunzel tenses slightly when she hears a new voice, turning carefully to see who's approaching her. Only then does she relax, letting out a breath she didn't know she was holding, tucking back some hair and smiling slightly.]

Well, uh... I guess it could be much worse?

[sirenspell]

It could always be worse.

[She returns the smile. Whatever it is that's going on, Esme doesn't want the other girl to worry. After all, what's the worst that could really happen in a school with an eccentric headmaster with an awful sense of humor?]

Is life at the Academy usually this eventful, or did I just arrive at an exciting time?

[letdownmyhair]

[You'd be surprised, Esme. Rapunzel lets out a small sigh, trying hard not to let her anxiety show as she casts around them once again.]

It... has its ups and downs, actually. Sometimes nothing happens, and then something does, and then all of a sudden we're all going on a field trip!

[oh_icanfeelit]

[Kronk has snapped into Action Mode to cope with the situation - and shepherding students about is helping him cope with yet another upheaval in the school's schedule. He's trying desperately to look commanding as he gets the kids to line up - which looks slightly ridiculous when he's wearing a nightshirt, his backpack and a sleeping cap. He's glad to recognize a student of his among the rabble, and happy to catch her before she gets too thoroughly lost among them; he knows, after all, that this is Rapunzel's just getting used to such bustle.]

Hey! Hey, Rapunzel!

[letdownmyhair]

[She turns at the sound of her name and, smiling a little, starts making her way over to the familiar face. Thank goodness she'd had the sense to braid her hair today; she really would've been in trouble otherwise.]

Kronk! You're okay!

[oh_icanfeelit]

[Oh ouch! She'd probably get hurt in the rush - but thankfully they're both all right!]

Yep! Takes more than an evacuation to scare ol' Kronk!

[He only gets really scared when monsters threaten to tear him limb from limb.]

[letdownmyhair]

[Her smile grows a little, an eyebrow quirking upward slightly in amusement, and then she takes a spot standing right next to him. Standing next to a teacher seems like the safer thing to do, after all.]

That's good... The teachers shouldn't get scared at times like this anyway, right?

[collegecowboy]

[Among the rustling and bustling of gathering academy occupants, a calm and assuring voice is heard from beside Rapunzel. ... or is that below her?] It's alright to be a little nervous. But know that you're in good hands here.

[letdownmyhair]

[When Rapunzel turns toward the side she heard the voice coming from and sees... no one at eye level, needless to say she's confused. It takes her a moment to figure it out, looking around anxiously until finally- She looks toward her feet.]

--Oh! I-- Hi! I didn't see you there...

[She fights back the nervous frown, glancing around again.] How... do you know for sure...?

[collegecowboy]

[Girl, why are you not wearing shoes?] Folks here... Well, they're different. They're kind and caring and would do just about anything to help another.

[letdownmyhair]

[Because they're horrible and constricting and why would anyone wear such silly things on their feet :C]

Here...? But- But I'm sure there are plenty of people outside the school who'll help us out! Because of the Mist, don't we have to help each other out a lot?