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He needed to get out of the office more, Jerard thought as he rifled through a stack of files on his desk. It was getting a bit cramped and he missed going to Xen, maybe he'd go tonight and see if he could find her there. Grinning at the thought, he emerged victorious from his labyrinth stack of paper. The new pair, Dominique and Isztivan were sitting in his office but he'd lost his file, but no longer.

"Okay, yes, everything seems to be in order." He flipped through a few of the pages glancing here and there at what was written. An interesting weapon for such a shy young man. Of course weapons and the forms they took didn't necessarily always go hand in hand. "Welcome to the official team. Shibusen is proud to have you and we hope that you'll both do our school's name justice." He always felt like a bad high school cheer coach when he made this speech.

Looking down he double checked who would be showing them around. He did a quick double take, now why would he have assigned her to this particular team? Folly on his part to be sure, but there was no changing it, she'd just become more irate if she had to change her plans last minute. "It seems Alexis, our very own mission's department head, will be escorting you on your tour today. I'll leave you in her capable hands."

Tucking the file away into yet another stack of files he glanced over at the pair, "She'll be here shortly, I suggest you wait outside the office." He didn't say it to be cruel, but rather as some friendly advice.

The tell tale sound of heels clipping down the hallway announced the woman's arrival. She cut a formidable figure in her strong blue top and black form fitting slacks. Another tour, she was the god damned missions head, and what did she do? Play tour guide for newly paired students, how annoying. Well at least these two didn't have a reputation like Lucien and Kimura... yet.

Arriving at Jerard's office, she was pleased to see that they were waiting. At least they were timely. "Szőke, Fabre?" She looked at them for clarification of whom was who. "You may call me Ms. Laurent," she frowned, since that made her sound old, "or Ms. Alexis." It was slightly informal but it made her feel younger so she'd let it slide.

In her memory she couldn't recall seeing either of them around the school much. "To begin with, how acquainted with the school are you? I'll take you by the missions department, which is the key new place you'll have access to, but are there any other places you feel you need to be shown." With luck on her side, they'd be fairly acquainted and she could wrap this trip up as fast as possible.

Michael's quick steps were silent as he all but ran through the corridors of the school. He knew her schedule well enough to understand that she was doing the whole tour guide thing, and so he hoped that they hadn't set off yet. Maybe he'd still be able to catch her at Jerard's office. It would make his life a little bit easier if some things worked out.

s**t.

He heard her voice before he managed to see her, and he slowed his steps. Turning the corner, he looked over with relief as he noted that the trio was still here: he'd barely skimmed over the information for this pair.

"Alexis?" he started. "We've got an emergency with a rank three mission." he frowned as he looked at the new technician and weapon. The tour wasn't so important, right? Although... "We need you on scene." he paused. "I can take over this one, if you want." he added.

He offered the team a distracted smile. "Sorry guys." he started. "Sometimes things come up. But I can show you around?" he turned to Alexis for approval.

Besides, she hated doing this almost as much as he did.

Michael watched Alexis leave and felt clear relief puncture his thoughts. Well, that would show that team to do into a mission half drunk. Sometimes he loved nothing more than to watch Alexis berate a technician and a weapon who were supposed to be more experienced than they behaved. Still, he had certain priorities to attend to now.

"That's good." he turned back to the technician and weapon duo as Alexis disappeared down the hall. "Now, my name is Michael. I work for her, and usually help handle her load of the orientation tours." he was grinning as he said this. It wasn't 'help' really. He took them because it made her happier, and a happy boss was a good boss.

"Now, I'll be mainly showing you the missions department, since it's one of the more important areas for you to know? Anything we pass on the way I'll explain. But if you have questions at all, please interrupt me." he frowned for a moment. "Sometimes I've been told I rush through thing."

Szoke, and Fabre. Now if he could actually remember which one was which...

Michael nodded his head as he watched the duo. Well, one of them certainly did look a little bit touchy. He led the way then, feeling almost like a machine turned on to automatic. "Now." he started, gesturing down the hallway. "This is where you'll probably have many of your regular classes. One, two three, four, and six." he looked over with a frown. He hadn't had the time to look through their history, so didn't know either of them had spent much time on campus.

Did they know about classroom five and seven? He hoped so. The last time he'd done this tour they'd asked him straight out why he'd ignored the two rooms.

"There are plenty of other students hanging around, so if you ever find yourself lost in one of your subjects." he shrugged. "You'll have help."

Michael paused as he heard hushed undertones behind him, and then decided to ignore it. If they really wanted him to hear, they'd voice it louder. As he walked further down the corridor, he pointed to a set of rooms.

"This is the missions department. Our offices are down this door, so if you need us for anything just pop on by before or after classes. You can leave messages for us at our desks, or just wait around until we show up." he paused, and frowned. He'd had some students come in and slack off classes on the pretext that they were waiting for him.

"This is the missions board. You'll find available missions stated here." he turned. "Since you're rank one, you'll only be allowed to take rank one missions. We write a little description on them to give you a good idea, and most for your rank will have you accompanied by one of the staff members." he nodded his head. "Sometimes there are specific requirements, or advice we like to give to those who want to take the missions, so be sure to read up on that too."

Michael grinned easily. Confidence. He appreciated confidence when it came from a new pair. It showed enthusiasm too. He reached inside his pocket for two maps, tiny business card sized pieces of paper printed neatly with the school campus as well as 'famous' landmarks located outside of the campus.

"I've got copies of maps for you, in case you have any more questions." he handed one to Dominique, and one to Isztivan with a grin. "It also shows some areas outside the campus, areas you might be interested in as students and as teenagers."

He looked at both of them in the eye. "Do you have any questions so far?" he asked.

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