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Itsu's fox-like ears twitched at the sound of a pastel-colored creature crashing into the seat next to her. She was not expecting someone to sit beside her, let alone socialize at that. Strange question to open up with, too, but it wasn't like it was an uncommon question. "No." She replied. "I'm not even sure if the creatures are real, no one is." She reached a paw out to stroke the black and white fox, who she had dubbed Domino, for his coloring. The vulpine creature squinted his eyes and enjoyed it, sort of like a cat would, and let out a little happy noise that sounded almost like laughter. "Ever heard of a kitsune dragon?" She wouldn't be surprised if the other dragon hadn't, as the breed, like the supposed creatures they were named after, had the tendency to be solitary, though not nearly as mysterious, they just happened to live alone in caves in the alpine mountains, with only foxes as their companions.

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Illusionist caught sight of iridescent scales nearby to where he was. A long, serpentine dragon with an eerie glow to his icy, stormy eyes. What an intriguing specimen, he thought, casually making his way to greet the snakelike dragon. "Hello!" He seemed to barely notice the dragon was probably focused on the neat little wind chimes that were faintly sounding above the roar of chatter. He settled in the seat next to him. "So...what's your name?" He tried to start, unsure if the dragon would hear him over the others, though he spoke as clearly as he could.

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“The ceremony has almost started!” Flamesurfer said. ‘I still can’t find Araceli tho…’

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The tiny zap that flew and brushed against her wings immediately dissipated into small snow dust. She glanced over at the dragon.

"Don't worry, I'm not that vulnerable to lighting," she said. However, she made a mist barrier around her for safety measures. Exhaling slowly, she tried to make sure it didn't spread too far and focused it only between her and the lightning dragon. "Try not to touch the mist," she simply warned. As a quick warning demonstration, another stray lightning bolt that made contact with the mist immediately created a zig-zag ice pattern before crumbling onto the empty seat between them.

She gave the other dragon a proper look. The colors were mesmerizing and she caught herself staring at the current rippling across his scales. She almost wowed in amazement. "I must say, you look stunning. Literally," she said with a small hint of jealousy.

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“Course I’ve heard of kitsune dragons. Not very common, but there all the same. They don’t really like a lot of interaction, from what I’ve learnt. I’d assume they were part kitsune, but I guess not. They’re very interesting dragon types, and share a connection to well…foxes” Lifei gestures to the foxes around Itsu. The ruffling of scales and sudden electric jolt caused Cosmos, her raven friend to appear, crying indignantly. “Sorry, Cosmos, but you know better then to bury yourself in my fur-scales. I told you you might get electrocuted, or become a popsicle, but you never listen, do you?”

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Itsu cautiously wrapped her tail around Domino, who was staring hungrily at the bird. It seemed the raven was a companion to the new dragon, and she knew how her foxes were about birds. She was lucky Domino was the only fox with her, as she didn't know what she'd do here if Vix and Eclipse had come as well. "That's right. But no, we aren't related to kitsunes, or foxes for that matter, though the ears may be a little misleading. We just tame foxes, symbiotic relationship thing. Also, take care to keep that bird out of their reach, even in their tame state, they won't hesitate to kill something." Ravens were smart, at least, if what she'd read about corvids was to be trusted anyway. The bird would know how to avoid the foxes, especially with a dragon protecting them, she hoped, but it didn't hurt to be careful.

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“Oh no wonder. I’ve always been fascinated by your kind, or anything special about dragons. I’m hoping to teach here myself, I hope my grades make it. My favourite subject is probably geography….Oh don’t worry, Cosmos can take care of herself, she’s very clever” Lifei replies, shaking her head as snow begins falling in a neat circle around them. “Sorry, certain moods trigger my ‘powers’ I can’t really control it.” As if her abilities could hear her, electricity sparked off her in larger and stronger jolts, currents rippling through the air. She stopped the electricity from going overboard, and shows Itsu a book she was reading, about the geology of the land.

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❅───✧❅ Lyn ❅✧───❅
His head wings fluttered slightly, surprise coloring each wingbeat. Well that was a powerful ability and he could feel a grudging respect bubble up within him. He nodded in gratefulness as the crackle of ice impressed him. It was a display of power and beauty all in one, a work of art if he was to be cheesy. It was almost enough to make him jealous though that was quickly quashed when Forst complemented him. It was almost a point of pride for his flock to be as close to the storms as possible, blending within the clouds with the colouration being a marker of how important one was to the flock. To hear someone else praise his appearance was certainly a boost to his ego


"Ah, thank you. It's honestly troublesome but I am honoured that you find it stunning." He nodded, tipping his head towards Frost. "Though you should perhaps look at yourself. Your wings especially are almost crystalline and quite dazzling."

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At the mention of her crystalline wings, all hint of anger was gone and her cheerful demeanor surfaced again. However, the powerful aura the dragon exerted manage to subdue her chatty behavior and any hint of appreciation and pride was a small smile on her face as well as the brightening emblem glowing with joy.

Her curious side cannot be suppressed however. She had a tingling feeling that she had seen a dragon similar to him somewhere, but she couldn't recall. She cocked her head to the side, trying to remember where she saw it. The first image that came up was a stormy day, but she wondered if that was only because of his appearance.

"Have I seen you before?" she mumbled, audible for the other dragon to hear. "Oh, and is it okay if I have your name?" she added in case it may bring back something from the past that she forgot.

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❅───✧❅ Lyn ❅✧───❅
Oh, did this little dragon live in an area that his flock had ventured to before? Many of his kin tended to look similar mostly due to a prevailing problem of inbreeding and the belief that the collective was much more important that the whole so any distinctions between selves was generally looked down upon. It wasn't odd to think that some dragons may mistake one member of the clan for another. Still he fanned out his many wings in a traditional sign of respect for Frost. He was careful not to hit anyone, a difficult task as his wings were large and numerous. Still, he gave his respects and greeted the smaller dragon properly.

"I am known as Lyn of the Stormwatcher Flock." He introduced himself, a distinct note of pride tinting his voice when he spoke of his flock. "Members of the flock tend to travel to various settlements to preform their duties so it is not odd to think that you have seen dragons similar to me. May I have the pleasure of knowing your name?"

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While the name of the dragon didn't hit a mark, the name of the flock he came from definitely sparked a memory. The area where Frost had come from, high in the snowy mountains, were known for terrible storms that costed many dragons lives for the past few decades. In fact, Frost herself was there to witness one when she was just a hatchling. Not even the noble dragon families were safe from the merciless blizzard. She remembered how the strong gust swept her feet off the ground, how the loud thunder scared the little dragon and how her wings desperately fought against the force of the wind. It was a black dragon that saved her from getting swept away by the storm. One with eyes and scales as electrifying as lightning. She recalled her little self gawking over the dragon the whole time they were around her clan, keeping the storm clouds at bay. She also remembered her promise to them before they left.

She finally realized how close Lyn resembled that dragon and smiled wider. "Frost of Algor. Nice to meet you, Lyn," she introduced herself. She was thankful she met Lyn to remind her of why she came here in the first place.

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❅───✧❅ Lyn ❅✧───❅
While he hadn't visited the area, the name of it was definitely familiar. Indeed it was a area where some members of the flock would travel to during storming season. As it was a notoriously dangerous area with not only raging storms but freezing temperatures, only older and more experienced members would travel there so it was likely that it was either the matriarch, one her mates, or another similarly high ranking member that Frost had met. One day, Lyn would be good enough to travel there but for now, it was just another pipe dream

"The pleasure is all mine." He corrected, his lightning almost warmer and softer in reflection of exactly how pleased he was. "I'm pleased that the flock has been able to help your area. Tell me, have the storms there gotten worse? Your area is quite famous for its frigid environments and tumultuous weather and if there's things that the flock can do, then we will do our best."

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Halu blinked. A dragon. Coming up to him. Willingly. And unafraid? He almost recoiled deeper into the shadows- it would have been easy enough given his dark coloring, but he stopped himself. This was what he had been waiting for, was it not? He couldn’t let this opportunity go to waste- he finally had the chance to talk to someone, and they only seemed kind-hearted to him. He allowed himself the tiniest of smiles for comfort’s sake, the beautiful song fading into the background as he spoke, “Hello there. My name is Halu, he/him pronouns please, and you?”

His voice was deep and soft, and had a melancholy echo to it, like the quiet after a storm. He rarely raised his voice, and his usual volume wasn’t nearly loud enough to reach the other dragon’s ears (his hearing gave him no problem at all in hearing the other dragon, but the skill gave him quite the headache in crowds like this), and he had to stretch his head out from his curl around the seat to allow his voice to reach their ears. In doing so, he revealed more of the deep purple and stormy scales that glistened even under dim light, as if they were constantly damp.

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"Illusionist." The little black dragon answered eagerly. An odd name for sure, very litteral, once one got to know him. As the other dragon--Halu--uncoiled his snakelike body, Illusionist admired his pretty scales. They'd looked sleek and sparkly to him even at a distance, but now Illusionist could see the vast array of cool, dark colors that decorated his scales. Illusionist could faintly hear Halu at his normal volume, on account of using his fins and frills to create a sort of cone around his upward facing ears, trapping sound, buf he appreciated the other dragon accomidating him.

Sitting back in the seat he had helped himself to, Illusionist only regretted he had left all his toys at the dorm. He still hadn't properly met his dormmate or mates when the meeting was called, so he had little to share, but he hated awkward silence, so he continued. "Those are some nice eyes you have. It looks almost as if a storm is coming from them. A sparkly storm. It's cool." He commented on the particles coming from the snake dragon's eyes, glowing with an almost mystical vibe to them. Perhaps some would turn away at the sight of them, but Illusionist was known for being fearless, or perhaps crazy, as was his nature.

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Itsu eyed the sparks warily as the crackly dragon took out a book to show her, but decided they weren't a huge threat for now. She studied the book the stranger showed her. Did this dragon unironically read geography books? Odd, the only geography Itsu had ever cared for was the layout of the mountains she had been raised in. "Er, I hope you manage to impress them." Itsu replied awkwardly. She had no idea what to persue after school. Art, maybe? Veteranary care? Probably not, as the only animal she had expertise in was the fox, though she wondered again if that could change. Maybe she wasn't realizing her full potential just yet. She had never needed to, nor did anyone else in her family. That might be about to change as well.

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The dragon glowed, smiling as she replied “I don’t come to school to impress the teachers, I come here to learn, and further my knowledge of the world. Who knows what else is out there? It’s a pity they don’t offer science experimentation of sorts here…..I would love to test some things out…” A dreamy look appeared on her face, not a good sign for someone who knew her well. This look always ended up in something exploding, or just straight up breaking. She points out several places to Itsu, telling of her stories and everything about the species of the dragons who lived there. She paused, as her claw traced over the place where Kitsune Dragons were most commonly found. “And that’s where I most commonly see your company. Well, as commonly as I can, of course. I always spot the foxes themselves before the kitsune dragon.’ Her eyes sparkle as she retells her journey, clearly very knowledgeable.

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Once the last of the students came in and sat down, the Earth dragon spoke. "The ceremony will be starting shortly, please be quiet now." she said, standing on a pedestal.

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"It has become less life-threatening, thanks to your flock. But a loss of a life or two is still unavoidable," Frost sighed. "I mean, you did an excellent job, but those storms just manage to escape sometimes," she added, hoping she didn't offend the other dragon in any way. "Though, these past few weeks, it's becoming increasingly strong again, as if the wards keeping them away are weakening. Or the storms are getting stronger," Frost said worriedly. "The clan is speaking about rumors of ill-fortune coming. I hope that's not true," she mumbled.

The announcement made by the Earth dragon brought her attention back to the stage. "I guess we can talk more later?" she asked Lyn hopefully before turning her full focus to the dragon on the pedestal.

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The announcement that they were going to start soon made Estelle let out a happy sigh. Finally, she could return to her dorm with some peace after this. She did felt a little lonely, though, watching how all the dragons around her get along so well. She missed her siblings back home and wondered how they were coping without her looking after them. She just hoped they didn't burn down the den. Yet. Stretching her wings a little, she made herself a little more comfortable as she waited for the ceremony to start.

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Once the great hall became quiet, the earth dragon continued speaking. "Oh behalf of all the teachers here at the school, I would like to say welcome." she said as the teachers flew to the stage and sat down in their respective seats.

"My name is Tren" The earth dragon introduced herself. "I am here in place of the headmaster Dovah, for he cannot attend the ceremony today. But he wants me to pass this message on to you, that you have all worked hard to get to attend this school, and you should be proud of yourselves."

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"I knew it! They should be really kind! I'm 99% sure! I like this school!" Alpine whispered to Flamesurfer.

Tren continued speaking. "Your classes will start tomorrow, and teachers will be guiding you to your classes." she said, looking at the teachers sitting behind her. "Your maps will show which areas are out of bounds. If we see you in these areas without a teacher, you will be punished, especially the room with the crystal of power."

Dragons started whispering about what the crystal of power was.

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❅───✧❅ Lyn ❅✧───❅
He frowned at the news, concerned yet surprised. Each year reports of storms becoming fiercer and fiercer grew and more areas were being designated as unsafe for young to tackle. It was worrying to say the least. He too hoped that these were just a temporary spike in incidents and not a sign of something worse to come, but before he could express such sentiments, the ceremony began. Nodding in affirmation, he turned his attention to the stage and let himself relax. The wings on his head fluttered in worry as the deputy headmaster mentioned the Crystal of Power. He had no idea what that was but for someone so high up in the hierarchy to mention it, it was more than suspicious. As subtly as he could, he unfolded the map he was given and began to see if he could find the mentioned room

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