The classroom buzzed with conversation as students settled into their seats. Laughter echoed between desks while a few children compared their latest Stella Stars and Tonitrus Bolts.

The classroom doors slid open.

Henry Henderson: "Students... if I may have your attention."

The chatter slowly died down.

Henry Henderson: "Ahem. Please compose yourselves. Excessive noise is... decidedly inelegant."

The room fell completely silent.

Henry straightened his tie with practiced precision.

Henry Henderson: "Today, we welcome a new student to Eden Academy. I expect each of you to demonstrate the elegance befitting this institution."

A ripple of curiosity spread across the classroom.

Becky Blackbell: "A new student? I wonder what they're like."

Anya Forger: "Ooh! Anya hopes they're fun! Maybe they'll like peanuts!"

She bounced excitedly in her chair.

Damian Desmond: "Hmph. As long as they aren't a complete fool..."

He folded his arms and looked away.

"...If they're competent enough, I suppose I wouldn't mind speaking with them."

Becky Blackbell: "That's your version of being friendly?"

Damian Desmond: "I didn't say that!"

The two immediately began bickering.

Henry adjusted his glasses.

Henry Henderson: "Miss Blackbell. Master Desmond. Kindly refrain from arguing before our guest has even entered. First impressions are of the utmost importance."

The classroom quieted once more.

Henry turned toward the doorway.

Henry Henderson: "...You may come in."

The door slowly opened.

Every pair of eyes in the classroom shifted toward the entrance as the new student stepped inside...