1st At Bat [Video]

[batteredbatter]

[Do you like the color pink? Because good god, this kid's hair is pink. And his baseball uniform, somehow. What school did he even drag that from? It certainly isn't THIS school's baseball uniform. Does the Institute even have a team...?]

Well, we all survived the first week of classes and made it to the weekend so... I think it's time to get down to the important business here finally: who wants to play baseball?

[Look at this loser, he is so excited.]

I used to be a pitcher for my middle-school team! Hmm, though I wonder how that would work here – y’know, with all the, uh, advantages people have got. Are there any special rules for sports here?
Well, I guess we can just trust no one will cheat. I mean, what’d be the point in playing then? So yeah, if there are any other players – or people who want to learn how to play – come on and out to the quad and let’s get a couple teams together, okay? The weather's still pretty nice and the light's long, so let's get in some games before the season ends!

video

[the_prodigal_son]

It was my birthday on the first.

I think.

[That's it. That's all he has to say.

He doesn't even look that excited.]

001 // Video

[gloriousandfree]

[The video opens on a woman sitting against a wall, a little too ramrod straight to be comfortable and her smile betrays her nerves. She was never very good at this, having made a few mistakes on filtering and the wrong thing to say as a teenager. These things stick with her a little too intently]

Since this seems to be the thing to do, I suppose I'll introduce myself. I'm Madeline Williams, I went to this school for...[She counts] nearly four years, and I'll be teaching well--what I'm calling Modern World History. I know a lot of students never get into the last hundred years or so in history classes but I think that's some of the more fascinating events. We probably won't make it to the 80s or 90s to be honest and it will include more than just Europe and North America. A lot of things happened outside those parts of the world.

[She claps her hands] And I know it's a little unorthodox, but I'm going to try offering ice skating lessons at some point down the line. Perhaps not right away but there is a rink nearby. Or there was.

[Now she looks a little concerned] It has been five years. We-Well I'll just have to check and see if they're still around. I hope to see you all in class, thank you for your time.

[video]

[blesstherains]

[The video shows a rarely seen place. Erm, that is to say, you see it a lot. It's hard to miss the big glass dome on top of the building, after all. But no students have been inside of it, certainly. At least not yet. Maybe some of the classes might visit someday, but either way we're getting distracted THE VIDEO IS IN THE GARDEN IN THE DOME there. It is well understood as being the personal space of the school's principal, Ororo Munroe. She is even more popularly known by the name "Storm".

Which makes sense as to why it was raining inside of there.]

Greetings students. I trust and hope that you have found this first week of the new school year well. I understand how difficult a transition it can be for you new students as well. After all, these hallowed halls are quite a far cry from where I was before Professor Xavier found me.

But that is not why I am here to speak to you today. Enough have said plenty about how "the future is yours to make" and "we have all been there before" and other pleasant yet heavy things. I am here to speak about something more... fun!

It is a tradition that the second week of any given semester be dedicated to Club Week. In this tradition, we ask the students to form social groups around special interests and common hobbies. A gardening club, for example, would be more than welcome to join me here in the Dome. [She gestured to the almost rainforest like garden behind her with a smile.] This is also a chance for those who wish to join the ranks of the X-Men to begin taking interest in team building skills.

If you have any questions about Club Week, feel free to ask. In the meantime, I encourage you to explore ideas for groups, make Intranet posts advertising them, hold gatherings... you get the idea.

Peace be with you and yours, always. [She gives a small bow to the camera before it ends.]

1st Round [video]

[wholovesyou]

[Hope you like your women with lots of makeup and cleavage, because good lord does Moxxi enough of both.

Oh, and alcohol. Because why not drink on school grounds.]

I like to think that I'm good with my hands. I mean, you wouldn't believe where they've been, and what I've had touch. Still, people come to me.

And I treat them well.

But if there's fire, smoke, or explosions involved, you might want to consider replacing the whole thing. Don't get me wrong, I love a good explosion, but they tend to make the repair process a little more impossible.

Fixing a jammed gun and broken computer is easy, but I'm no miracle worker.

[Oh... so that's what she's talking about.]

Besides, who doesn't love playing with a new toy?

[Video]

[the_saner_one]

Hello everyone, I hope you've all settled in nicely. Now even though I'm sure a few of you have already seen me on the network, all dripping wet and swearing like a sailor, I though it could be a good idea to introduce myself in a more formal manner.

[Yuui's sitting crossed legged on his bed with a black havenese mix breed in his lap, and smiling fondly into the camera. His voice is warm and smooth, and all in all rather pleasant to listen to.]

My name is Yuui Flourite and I'm going to be your teacher in home economics and power control, which means I will probably be seeing most of you at some point or another. Since this means that we have two teachers going by the name of Flourite this year it would probably be for the best if we simply skip the formalities and everyone can just call me Yuui. Less confusing that way. Besides, being referred to by my last name like this is making me feel so old. [There's the briefest pout before he's back to smiling again.]

Hm, since I'll be working here as an X-man as well I suppose you could also refer to me by code name if you happen to feel like it. [His smile grows a little bit wider.] But you're going to have to figure out what it is first.

Let's see, I think that's about it. If you ever need anything, have any questions or just want to talk or... something, you can always come by my office. My door, and windows, are always open. Also I have cookies.