Welcome to Gaia! ::

Giving an inadvertent sigh as he found himself at the entrance of the school’s sprawling grounds, Lorioth slowly set his emerald eyes to search for any sign of the incoming new students that they had recently accepted into the establishment, as he had been directed to do so. His instructions had been simple enough…greet them, welcome them, and maybe show them the way to the dorms, but socializing of any sort was always easier said than done in the doctor’s case.

There—that was a new student, wasn’t it? Judging from the application that he had reviewed a few days ago, the youth fit the description of one of the twins. Well, there went the excuse that he couldn’t welcome anybody because he didn’t see anyone to welcome. The teacher slowly made his way over the boy’s side, and his eyebrows knit into an expression of concern as he noticed that the student looked sick to the stomach. It looked like the result of motion sickness to his trained eyes.

“A-are you okay?” the doctor addressed him in a gentle voice. One of his hands drew out a pouch from his pocket, and he offered it to the twin. Lorioth wasn't one to shirk his responsibilities as a doctor, and he had gotten accustomed to carrying around various remedies wherever he went. “Ginger. It’s good for relieving seasickness, and you look like you could do with some at the moment.”

The salty wind whipped through Nikolai’s fine purple hair as he watched the island come towering into view on the small deck of the boat. While the strange rocking of the boat didn’t always sit well in his stomach, it couldn’t erase the smile from his enthralled face. Everything was new, from the boat to the sea to this opportunity. Life would be different, maybe not any easier, but it would be enjoyed now.

And he was glad he could start it anew with his brother. Speaking of his brother, Niki hoped Sasha was pulling through alright. His brother never did too well without him - images of Sashi falling overboard went through his mind more than a few times. Once the ferry had stopped and the crew aided him off, he thanked them kindly, happy to put his English to good use finally. He picked up a duffle bag and watched another boat unload beside him.

Nikolai wondered who he could ask about his brother’s whereabouts. Hefting his luggage across his shoulders, he followed a gaggle of students heading towards his new school. His whole body sung with anticipation and slight fear. The young boy had no idea what to expect, but he would be with Alexander and the two of them always managed through thick and thin. This time, however, they wouldn’t have to manage alone; he watched adults catering to a child, guiding them or even disciplining them, but the point was they were active in their life. That was refreshing.

Norman smiled down at Nash's words, starting to correct him but stopping as the boy continued to speak, listening as they walked. It was disheartening that the youth would think himself a bother at all, but such things could be deeply believed when in his situation. At the question, he answered, "If you choose. We have many boys who prefer solitude, and just as many that like the company, be it for studying or just someone to talk to." He motioned to one of the larger buildings, turning his precise steps towards it.

"Here we are. Now," he continued on, holding the door open, "you are not bound to one room. If you want to have one to yourself and later decide you'd prefer company, you are free to move around or invite others. As you advance in your courses, you will generally board by yourself so that you may take full advantage of our facilities without distraction. There are designated areas at that point in which you and your friends can meet up." Norman smiled again, awaiting further questions and curiosities.

The older man nodded, continuing at a leisurely gait through the new student dorm area. He smiled and nodded to those who greeted him, although his attention was still upon the youth at his side. "Then I'll take you to the dorm where the 'hopefuls' are, so to speak. Those who would like to board with another but perhaps haven't found one yet." Norman lead the way through the first of the buildings, pausing on the path to the second to point to another, slightly larger than each of the dorms.

"That is my office," he said easily, "and you can almost always find me there if you have any concerns. Beyond that is the mall, and up there--" he pointed northeast of his designated office, closest to the dorm to which they were travelling, "--is the administrative office. My most trusted advisors are there, and you can go to them on the off chance that I'm not in my office. You'll want to know that building regardless, as it's where you will receive your badge."

He smiled once again, adjusting his monocle in habit before leading on through the second building. It was the eastern most dorm that they were heading to, and it didn't hurt to let Nash see the other students and dorm rooms on the way.

The two arrived at the third dorm without incident. Norman indicated a hallway on the right, stating, "This is were most of the dorms are for people who would like a room mate." With a sweep of his hand, he motioned to the left side. "If you'd prefer solitude, any door on this side without a name plate is open. Please just let us know if you move, so we know where to find you." He was going to add that it was a good idea in case mail came, but the Headmaster had a feeling Nash would not be concerned about receiving any.