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[whosafraidofthe]

So… this is going to be an awkward introduction.

[Enter a big scruffy man on the comm, looking pretty meek for how gruff and manly his appearance is. And then he clears his throat, and the authority kicks in.]

My name is Bigby Wolf, and I’m a combat trainer here for the older kids starting this semester. A little higher level than what Beifong's teaching, but it should be easy to pick up. Some of you may already know me as, uh… [He hesitates a bit.] …The Big Bad Wolf. And there are a lot of rumors circling because of that, but I assure you I wouldn’t get a position here unless Xavier trusted me. He especially wouldn’t let me near kids if he thought I was still…

[Eating them. He rubs the back of his neck awkwardly.]

Let’s see, what can I tell you… I was a sheriff over in District X until I came here, so I’ve got plenty of experience catching criminals. Even caught a few of… well, I guess around here you call ‘em supervillains. I guess you could kind of call me one of those two… or an ex-villain, at least.

[A nervous chuckle ends in him popping out a carton of Huff’n’Puffs and lighting himself a cigarette.] I understand a lot of people are going to be nervous around me, I’m not going to stop them from voicing complaints. But the class is optional, so you don’t have to be near me if you don’t want to be. For whatever reason.

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[fuckuimametalbender]

Hey, one of the combat teachers when I was here was in retrospect kinda psycho and we all loved her. You'll be fine.

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[whosafraidofthe]

So I can hope... I didn't do much research on the other teachers before I came here.

[Which in retrospect he feels he should have, after meeting Christelle.]

I don't know, I thought I should mention it publicly since I've already gotten a... complaint. [More like being teased like a middle schooler.]

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[fuckuimametalbender]

I don't think she's here any more, seeing how one of us has her old job. But seriously, I'm sure it'll be fine.

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[whosafraidofthe]

At the very least I appreciate the thought.

So... you don't mind me calling you Beifong, do you? I don't want to end up with my foot in my mouth or anything.

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[upatbat]

Who's afraid of a big, bad wolf nowadays?

[She lets out a little giggle, because that was a terrible joke, and she knows it.]

I'm sure nobody would have let you in if you were dangerous, so it's fine. It's nice to meet you, Mr. Wolf.

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[whosafraidofthe]

[That is a terrible joke, but it makes him chuckle all the same.]

Good to see I've got someone's vote. So, what's your name, miss?

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[upatbat]

[He takes it so well, Aki keeps on grinning as she replies. What a cool teacher!]

Aki Narukami, 9th grader. Just "Aki" is fine!

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[scorchedchivalry]

Should there be any students unsure about taking your class, despite your competence, please inform them that I am taking it. So if they fear the Big Bad Wolf, a knight shall be present.

[Arturia doubted she really needed the instruction with her own combat expertise, but she had a free period and this message has prompted her to pick the class up. Oh, she should probably introduce herself.]

I am Arturia Pendragon. You are welcome to call me Saber, if you wish.

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[whosafraidofthe]

Saber it is, then.

[Definitely doesn't seem like the person that would need or want to learn his fighting style, but he's not going stop her. The students aren't the only ones that need the reassurance of a knight nearby.]

Pendragon... that sounds familiar, have I met you before?

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[scorchedchivalry]

[One of the ways to defeating specific fighting styles is to understand them. Even if it is not how she fights, it still expands her knowledge base.]

No, we have not met. My family name is quite well known in Great Britain. [pause] And literature.

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[niepokonany]

[Feliks is in his dorm again, curled up in a fluffy blue bathrobe with a towel draped over his head and a mug of something warm in hand. Screw you and your ice bucket challenge, Toph!]

Just so you know? That code name kinda makes you sound like you're gonna be on a mutant-themed episode of To Catch a Predator, bro.

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[whosafraidofthe]

It's not a code name. It's... well.

[He groans.]

It's a nickname the press gave me. I just like it. It's not exactly easy to hide my identity at this point.

[niepokonany]

Huh.

[Well, Xavier gave it the OK, right? So... There's no reason to be too serious about it!]

Well, maybe you should come up with one! So people don't think you're mad creepy.

Losing the beard would probably help, too.

[knighterrantofthedragon]

Ah, Mr. Wolf. I look forward to learning all that I can from both you and Miss-.. ah, Miss Toph.

[She had, after all, insisted. He offers an amiable, reassuring smile, sympathetic and confident in a way that makes that confidence a bit infectious. He definitely has some kind of training in leadership, at least.]

As you said. Professor Xavier strikes me as someone whose judgment of character can as a rule be trusted. Even so, your candor's sincerely appreciated. I know very well--to my fortune, through the difficulties of others--the dark places one can be led by... 'gifts' such as ours without the benefit of proper guidance. I sincerely hope you'll find acceptance, here, but for what it's worth, you have it at least from myself.

[The word "gifts" isn't so much sarcastic as dubious--in a sane world, they should be gifts, after all, even if they carry a price.]

[whosafraidofthe]

[Oh hey, he knows this face. Alric gets a calm smirk.]

Xavier can read minds, I assume he knew what he was doing when he hired me. You're right, though. Not all mutations are gifts, exactly.

[knighterrantofthedragon]

[He smiles to himself, although it's a little less sincere than usual, as though he's not entirely convinced, himself; or there's a sore spot nearby.]

I suppose I ought to say that they are... at least.. in an ideal world, where each of us is accepted on our merits and guided to find the best in ourselves. I like to believe that with proper guidance and training, even the most problematic abilities can be realized as gifts.

[Ahem. He smiles a little more sheepishly.]

Of course, I suppose I've a lot to learn yet about what exactly the spectrum of 'mutations' entails. My experience is admittedly, as yet, limited. But that is, after all, why I am here, no?

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[tofudog]

Are you serious? The Big Bad Wolf? The Big Bad Wolf is a teacher?

[The green kid on screen doesn't look like he knows if he's scared, awed, or pissed off. He was a junior superhero, so he's heard a lot about a lot of notorious figures. And, unfortunately, he heard them from a source with no sympathy for villains.]

Are they true? The stories, all that stuff?

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[whosafraidofthe]

Most of them.

[He likes to think some of them are exaggerated, but... uhhh....]

...Life is rough to some people.

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[tofudog]

Like the ones who get eaten?

[It isn't often that Beast Boy drops the jokes, but some things merit it.]

This is so messed up, dude.

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[friendofdorothy]

Still...what, exactly?

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[whosafraidofthe]

...Eating people.

[Honesty is the best policy. Maybe if he looks guilty enough he can avoid trouble.]

[friendofdorothy]

Oh, well now I'm reassured. Did you really think this was going to go over well? [Liir is astonished to find someone who may possibly be more awkward than him.]

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[wholovesyou]

[Hear that? That's Moxxi whistling in approval.]

Sugar, you're not the only one here who's been bad.

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[whosafraidofthe]

[And this is Bigby tensing because he's not sure how to deal with her.]

I like to think I'm one of the worse, though.

[wholovesyou]

[Nobody does.]

Aww. Are you going to huff and puff and blow the house down?