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Lin scowled at the man in front of her, who still had yet to give her his name. Her eyes were beginning to light up with fury. "With all due respect, sir, I would appreciate it if you would not say that Headmistress Krause's decision was stupid. Simply because she has chosen to keep you here does not mean her decision is stupid. In fact, I would think you would be thankful for Headmistress Krause providing you with room and board, and at no charge I am assuming, as well."

Dymetri grinned at her. "I don't think another teaching job would be right for me. Maybe one in town, I'll take a day to search what's out there."

Oh, this is an all girls' school? He really should have been paying attention whenever Lin talked of her Bai Ching days.

He looked up as an attractive man approached them, giving him one of his smiles once eye contact was made. It seemed outwardly, for someone to just waltz right up to him.
It wasn't because he was a human now, he denied, it's because Lin's right here. They must know each other.

Of course, after listening to the man's introduction, that obviously wasn't the case. The volume of his voice kept decreasing and decreasing, from a small whine to a whisper. "Oh, I'm not quite sure about anything permanent-- you're stuck here?"

Stuck. Here.

Attack?

He really really should have paid attention to Lin in the past. He'd merely enjoyed the sound of her voice. But I'm a man, he insisted to himself, I can't do more than one thing at a time.

After listening to Nikolaus, Dymetri nodded at him and understood well. Lin's so stubborn, he realized while looking at her. She wasn't able to look at things from another perspective.
But perhaps she's too close to be able to back up and look at the entire picture, he thought. Dymetri had no connection to the Headmistress of the school or even this man. This Nikolaus person.

He definitely wasn't like Quentin. Quentin was attractive, sure, but this guy looked differently. Was godly the right word? Dymetri almost missed his immortal form, but now the only thing left on him that could ever suggest what he once was were his unearthly platinum eyes. He looked at Nikolaus now, pursing his lips.

"Well, Lin," he offered, "wouldn't the liquid from my pendant be able to help him go through the barrier?"
It seemed logical. But of course, Dymetri wasn't an elf. Elves work in mysterious ways. He turned his gaze to her and his face softened. "I know you love being here, Lin. But not everyone could love what you love," he gently reminded.

Lin stared at Nikolaus for a moment and then nodded stiffly. "Yes... I suppose I see your predicament, Mr. Brandt. I guess it would be difficult to be trapped somewhere you are not familiar with and have no control over when you can leave."

She looked at Dymetri and her face softened. She had taken to calling him Dymetri now that they were at Bai Ching since no one here would know of a similar-looking professor with the exact same name from MFHS.

"Dymetri... Your pendant, my love, cannot allow anyone to transport through that barrier."

She sighed and looked between Dymetri and Mr. Brandt. She gave in to the current situation. "I will go and speak with Headmistress Krause. I need to let her know that I am back home and I will also try and convince her to let you through the barrier whenever you want to transverse between the school and outside of the school. Excuse me."

Lin smiled politely at Mr. Brandt and then turned back to Dymetri. "I will go there myself so that she... well, so that my headmistress does not find out about you since you do not plan on getting a job here right away. I will return shortly."

Lin smiled lovingly at Dymetri and then turned and started climbing the large staircase that led to the second floor. Then, she'd have to go from the second floor to the third floor to get to the Headmistress's office. She left her suitcases on the floor in the entrance area.

Ever smiled and nodded in response to her professor. "Well, it's a pleasure to meet you, Professor McCloud. Thank you for welcoming me. Will we all have assigned easels? What art supplies do I need? I don't have a smock."

Ever laughed, though she was surprised by the sound since she hadn't heard herself laugh in what seemed like ages. It was already a good start to the class.

She looked behind her as more students began filtering in. Then, she looked back to the professor and nodded with a smile on her face. "Alright. I'll try oil-based, I think, since that seems to stick to the canvas better and doesn't run as much into the other colors on the canvas. That's really cool that you're giving us an option, Professor McCloud."

She smiled once more and then went to the cabinet to get her smock. She told some of the girls along the way about the smocks and where they were, and they began to follow her to get some of their own. Some girl stayed behind and started gazing at the new professor, though. He was young and he was male. Already he would be the talk of the school.

{{WB Raigin. biggrin }}

{{And got Secret's permission for the barrier. smile }}

After awhile, Lin came back down the steps and grinned at both men. "Well, Headmistress Krause will let you pass through the barrier, Mr. Brandt. Surprsingly, she'll let everyone pass. She's putting down the barrier! I have no idea why. She will not tell me the reason, nor will she tell anyone else. I would consider yourself very lucky, Mr. Brandt, and I would thank Headmistress Krause when you have the opportunity."

Then, Lin's face took on a look of perplexity and mild concern. "Also... Headmistress Krause has informed me that Bai Ching will... well, it will become co-ed very soon. I do believe this is best since there are so many males who desire to obtain an education from the finest magical school... I just hope this will all work out for the best and Bai Ching will retain its excellence."

{{Hey Raigin, Ever is in the art class if you want to join. If not the art class, then three people are in the school's entrance area if your character wants to wander by. smile }}

Lin heard motions behind her and turned around. Her eyes widened considerably and she gasped softly. The large doors were still open from when she and Dymetri walked through them.

Shocked, Lin slowly walked toward Ambrose. "Ambrose... What are you doing here?"