Agamon
Adventurer
Mudaba Adin Institute for Young Elites, Monday, Sept. 10, 2010
The hot sun beat down on the assembled student body, gathered in the courtyard of their newly christened school. Eritrea, though no longer desert, was still a tropical country, and regardless of time of year, there was no escaping the heat.
Teenage students, ranging from 14 to 19 years old, sit in the relative shade of the courtyard as they are addressed by United Nations luminaries, as well as the heads of the faculty. Petteri Vaasanen, UN Secretary-General is in attendance, as was Evgeni Anatolov, head of the Paranormal Action Executive. Doctor Bashar Hudabo is soon introduced as dean of the institute, though each student has already met the gentleman, as he had made it a point to shake hands and speak with each student as they arrived at the school.
"It is a great day," Dr. Hudabo says from the podium. "Today, both the Barcelona, as well as our own, institutes for young elites opens its doors to begin the first semester. Each of you has a special gift, one we hope to help you learn to control and better use, for your sakes as well as those around you.
"This state-of-the-art institute was built with the unique needs of elite youths in mind. Of course, it's not all about elite abilities, we will also educate you, to grow your minds and help you to be the best you can be as adults.
"Today will be a day of rest, as I know many of you have traveled far. Please take the time to settle in, you have all been assigned dormitory rooms that will become your home for the next school year. Also, you may, familiarize yourself with the school and the grounds, as well as the instructors, who will do their best to answer any questions you may have. You may also see the sites of the city if you wish, but I must remind you of the 9:00 PM curfew for students on evenings before class. And class begins at 8:00 AM sharp tomorrow. Have a great semester!"
Scanning the crowd as everyone rises from their seats, you think there are probably around three dozen other students in attendance. The school is rather large, you don't think you'll need to worry about crowding.
There is a moment of awkwardness, as everywhere everyone looks, they see a strange face. Those cheesy name tags they told you to wear as as you came in may actually be of some use after all...
"Wow, I didn't think that dude was ever gonna shut up," an asian teen announces, maybe a bit too loudly, as he stands and stretches his arms. The comment draws a few stifled laughs.
A few other students stand out, as well. One girl, looking hispanic, possibly of mixed heritage, remains seated, looking not at all impressed. One asian boy stands up, and he's big. Really big. Another girl, possibly indian, seems to make a point to stand off to the side, watching but making no eye contact.
*feel free to mingle or observe or whatever you like*
The hot sun beat down on the assembled student body, gathered in the courtyard of their newly christened school. Eritrea, though no longer desert, was still a tropical country, and regardless of time of year, there was no escaping the heat.
Teenage students, ranging from 14 to 19 years old, sit in the relative shade of the courtyard as they are addressed by United Nations luminaries, as well as the heads of the faculty. Petteri Vaasanen, UN Secretary-General is in attendance, as was Evgeni Anatolov, head of the Paranormal Action Executive. Doctor Bashar Hudabo is soon introduced as dean of the institute, though each student has already met the gentleman, as he had made it a point to shake hands and speak with each student as they arrived at the school.
"It is a great day," Dr. Hudabo says from the podium. "Today, both the Barcelona, as well as our own, institutes for young elites opens its doors to begin the first semester. Each of you has a special gift, one we hope to help you learn to control and better use, for your sakes as well as those around you.
"This state-of-the-art institute was built with the unique needs of elite youths in mind. Of course, it's not all about elite abilities, we will also educate you, to grow your minds and help you to be the best you can be as adults.
"Today will be a day of rest, as I know many of you have traveled far. Please take the time to settle in, you have all been assigned dormitory rooms that will become your home for the next school year. Also, you may, familiarize yourself with the school and the grounds, as well as the instructors, who will do their best to answer any questions you may have. You may also see the sites of the city if you wish, but I must remind you of the 9:00 PM curfew for students on evenings before class. And class begins at 8:00 AM sharp tomorrow. Have a great semester!"
Scanning the crowd as everyone rises from their seats, you think there are probably around three dozen other students in attendance. The school is rather large, you don't think you'll need to worry about crowding.
There is a moment of awkwardness, as everywhere everyone looks, they see a strange face. Those cheesy name tags they told you to wear as as you came in may actually be of some use after all...
"Wow, I didn't think that dude was ever gonna shut up," an asian teen announces, maybe a bit too loudly, as he stands and stretches his arms. The comment draws a few stifled laughs.
A few other students stand out, as well. One girl, looking hispanic, possibly of mixed heritage, remains seated, looking not at all impressed. One asian boy stands up, and he's big. Really big. Another girl, possibly indian, seems to make a point to stand off to the side, watching but making no eye contact.
*feel free to mingle or observe or whatever you like*