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(*ahem* Fixing... Anyway, NOW FOR SOMETHING NEW: Nara-chan has been picked from a draw. She will be the FINAL entry, which means all signups are now closed! Again, I leave it up to you to decide how to incorporate her.)

Shingeki no Kyojin. Not my blood type.

"Isn't that quite interesting. I'm pretty sure I called an additional person here, one Sasaki Saki? Ah, I heard. I hear it's rather difficult to keep appointments...when you're dead." Chills made an unusual grin, as if he was smiling at his own remark. His cool composure soon returned, and he turned to Rouge. He made a dismissive gesture, and said, "Thank you, Rouge, you are dismissed." After Rouge left, he turned back to the group. He put his hands together, and frost began gathering in the room. "I happen to have very important business. Verily, I have little time to deal in the affairs of rowdy students who seem to find it amusing to cause trouble on their first day." He paused, then continued. "Alas, I must mete out some form of punishment to set an example. Oh, the plights of my occupation." He snapped his fingers. "I believe you know Ms. Seeker? She's a teacher at Gretchen. All of you will be serving as her assistants until I tell you that your tenures have passed. I feel that this is an appropriate punishment, even if it is a bit light for me." Chills stood up, then walked to the wall, hands held behind his back. "Also, your Saki. I believe Ms. Seeker will have some form of knowledge regarding her death. Even if she is some sort of crazed conspiratist." He turned back to face the group. "Do I make myself clear? Do you understand what to do?" After Chills received the affirmations, he held out his hand, as if he was about to dismiss the group. Then, he gave a chilly smirk, and said, "I do think I'm being rather soft today. There is one more punishment you will be receiving." He rubbed his hands together, and a blue spark formed between them. "I never leave any student that enters my office without some degree of frostbite." They say the screams coming from Chill's office could be heard across the entire campus.

"Kavin, what is the meaning of this? I am on a important mission and I did mention I will not be interrupted." Tonate appeared cross in the image of the Communication Crystal. "And using the Communication Crystal as well; I assume you have a very important matter. Speak." "I'll spare you the extraneous details and grant you the knowledge that we have successfully kept within the school. A person has been murdered upon campus." Even upon mentioning the murder, Kavin maintained a cool facade. "Bah, you interrupt me with such little news? I assume it was another magic duel or grudge gone wrong. Don't waste my time again." Tonate appeared ready to disconnect the magical channel connecting the two, but then Kavin raised his hand. "Hold it for just a moment. There is one other thing regarding this situation. Upon examination of the body, we found something very unusual: there were no traces of mana on the body." "Of course. Any murderer would wipe the body of all traces afterwards." "That is not quite the same case, Headmaster. By traces, I mean the mana that should be present in the victim's body, but is not. In other words, the victim had the mana drained out of him." Tonate appeared deep in thought. "Very interesting," he finally said. It was an interesting occurence, since it was said to be impossible to empty one's mana resevoir completely. "And I admit it is highly unusual to consult the Oracles for this matter, but the supposed Spirits apparently kill in a matter like such. They drain the mana from human vessels and leave them cold." "The Oracles. Mm. Well, the sheer similarities between the Oracles and the current events going on in the world right now cannot be denied. Now, see here, Kavin, this is classified knowledge, but murders like the one you have described have been going on across the world." "That is quite unusual," Kavin noted. "And more importantly, the output of human magic spells has been drastically increasing, far more than expected." Tonate had a grave expression, as well as Kavin. They both knew what this meant. Tonate cleared his throat. "Now, the Oracles also mention a Great Spilling, where eventually the sheer amount of mana being used by humanity will overflow and cause a great catastrophe. Supposedly, higher levels of magic are one of the signs of the Great Spilling. This is...quite an urgent affair. I will return to Gretchen as soon as possible." "Most certainly, sir. I will anticipate your arrival." Kavin bowed, and the connection cut off. Kavin resealed the Communication Crystal within its box on his desk, and then waited for the rowdy students. ======================================== Communication Crystal The Oracles Spirits Walpurgis Night Great Spilling

"I was hearing some very loud noises all day, and I come here and realize you five were the source. I see you intend to cause trouble on the very first day." The young man brushed his blue hair, then stared coldly at the five students. "I believe you understand what this means? I want you present in my chambers before dinner. I would like a word with all of you, and we will discuss disciplinary measures then." The young man began to walk away, then stopped. "And before you consider doing so, don't 'ditch' this appointment. Otherwise, I do predict that you will have," and the man stopped, turned around and waved his hand. Frost began to gather in the room. The temperature of the air began to fall. "A very chilly reception to Gretchen High." The man then walked away and was gone. ==================================== This is where I would pause the round for downtime, but I'm going to wait and see, since it looks like many of you already managed to bounce back. Hey, guys, a new character! Kavin Chills

Anime Girl 4 Eva and Usui-kun have been picked from a draw. I'll leave it up to you guys to incorporate them.

Finished the first chapter of my fanfiction. Now to revise and come up with a cool chapter title.

Oh, I'm late. These are the current entrants: Misaki-chan Ren-kun Red Angel Due to the low number of applicants, I had to lower the selection number significantly. But, if enough new people join, I'll do some redraws and allow more people. Also, do you believe the truth is out there?

Speaking of fanfiction, I'm finally motivated enough to start working on one. I think first chapter'll be done...next week? Maybe? No?

No, I'm lazy so I didn't do it right. :V

(I need somewhere to put my work for this problem, so here, guys, you can has)

This amuses me far more than it should.

The round will be reactivated. Updated sign-up date is now put on the opening post. All applications have been nullified; please send in your new applications.

I'm kinda on the borderline on whether to watch Shingeki no Kyojin. All the hype around it is making me really wary of watching it, especially considering its plot. Any opinions, guys?

8/13 on both.

I guess I could see a connection between Minae and the girl on the left. I'm totally unconvinced on the other two boys, however. Especially Akira.

I believe wise is the one that bewares false charity.

Mmm. These three come into mind for me.

More like nonexistent photo, if you ask me. There's no photo that links to the specified link. Though it's better to inform a mod for this, it's great that you brought this to our attention. Thank you.

CURE MY GOOD SIR HOW ARE YOU

Roleplayers: Misaki-chan Ren-kun Red Angel Anime Girl 4 Eva (dropped out) Usui-kun Nara-chan NPC: Rouge Johannes Jin

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