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[Light]

crimsonmoongirl ex-clu-siv-ely

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The child didn't come to her school on the very first day. It was more like the third week before he showed up, citrine eyes peering through the window. A dirt streaked mess of blonde hair sat on his head, twisted this way and that, and all in all at first glance he looked like a common street rat. 

He was still outside there now, peeking in as the other children bustled in, leaving their parents behind. He stood by himself, not at all looking like he was lost. He seemed to know exactly where he was, and had a purpose for being there. His little hands were white knuckled as he clutched the window pane, trying to see inside with his small height. 

[CrimsonMoon]

A woman probably about 21 summers stood just inside the door, welcoming the children back and pointing them to the crude desks that were more like workbenches and sat up to 8 children... She didnt have the best tools and so on but it was obvious she made the best of what she had. The whole town had seemed scepticle just a week ago when this outsider of Esstir(sc?) moved into their little town and began to fix up the abandoned church. And a WOMAN carry heavy stones and thatching the roof at that was almost unheard of(except for Odin, their Queen had kicked a** in all the kingdoms so know one bothered the women there)!!

She turns and pushes her wavy, tawny hair behind her back. She SEEMED nice enough... The woman blinks and glances at this window, seeing the little dirty face and blinkin in suprise

(THE BRAIN PLUMBER VISITED ME XD)

[Light]

He blanches when he sees that she saw him, and ducks his head. Taking a few steps away from the window, he slips and falls onto his back with a surprised huff, his arms in the air like an upturned turtle.

(ALL HAIL THE LOVELY BRAIN PLUMBER!~ YAY!)

[CrimsonMoon]

Thats an adorable mind picture xD)

The young woman rushes out when she sees him fall and when she reaches him, offers him her hand," Are you alright?" She asks, her grey/hazel eyes glitterin with concern

[Light]

(Ikr? XD lol)

He blinks at her, and shyly takes her hand with a nod of his head. "M-m'fine,"

[CrimsonMoon]

She gently helps the little boy up and smiles at him gently," Thats good.. Are you here for class?" She muses

[Light]

He opens his mouth to say something, but then snaps it shut. He nervously licks his lips and nods his head, "Y-yeah, I am... Heard about it down at 'da docks."

[CrimsonMoon]

She smiles and gently pats the boy's head," Come on in, we just sarted so you won't be far behind," the young woman promises," You can call me miss Xia, ok?"

[Light]

"Mah names... Just call me Jean," he looks inside, the tangy glow of his eyes filled with apprehension, "Y-you sure... It's okay if I just come in?"

[CrimsonMoon]

" Of course it is!" Miss Xia muses gently, offering her hand to him again as she stands up," plus its kind of chilly, we don't want you hanging out here more then you need to, yeah?"

[Light]

He stretches his arm out and takes her hand, "It be pretty cold," he agrees with a slow nod of his head, "Clouds are comin' in too,"

[CrimsonMoon]

The teacher glances up and smiles," Thats very observant of you... Now, before the clouds catch us-" she gently begins to lead him back to the church-turned-school

[Light]

Jean makes a small noise and trots inside after her, "Clouds just have a smell." He mumbles while ducking his head down.

[CrimsonMoon]

Xia ruffles his hair gently," I've never noticed that before... But you're right," she hums softly as she swings open the door

The other children were leaning over one another to see who the teacher had brought in, whisping

[Light]

He looks back outside one more time before around the classroom, his shoulders stiffening. His small hands dive inside his pockets and he looks down at the floor, his dirty bangs falling over his eyes.

[CrimsonMoon]

The teacher quickly waves her hand, immediately dispersing the stares," Alright class, we have a new student, his name is Jean... Jean, would you like to add anything before we go on?" She squeezes his shoulder reassuringly

[Light]

He looks up hesitantly and taps his foot up and down, "I... like sailing... and boats..." he sniffs a bit, his head twisting to the side as he looks away from the class.

[CrimsonMoon]

" Thats very cool!" Xia chirps enthusiastically, gently directing him to a seat," Now, everyone, lets begin!"

[Light]

He sits down and slouches in his seat, watching her. His shoulders relax a bit and his eyes flit around the room, taking in the work she had done.

[CrimsonMoon]

-T I M E . S K I P-

When the lessons were done, most of the children had learned how to write atleast A, B and C. Miss Xia was had the patience of a saint and was a gentle as could be, no one particularly bothered anyone else but when a bully was found... She made sure they didnt bother anyone again..

Miss Xia waves off the pupils, smiling at their parents and so on as they left