Board Thread:Role Plays/@comment-24678303-20140719153106/@comment-24487330-20140722192623

"Nah, that's just plain rude," Lan told Rima. "Way I see it, folks oughta be called by their proper name. 'S a common courtesy, and a sign of respect besides, ya know?" Next came Rima's concern about teams. The hedgehog boy had to think for a moment or three before responding, "Dunno, honestly. Probably not much use worrying about it, seein' as it's not up to us. Let's just wait and see what happens."

As the conversation continued, it became abundantly clear that Rima's self-esteem was awfully low. Lan felt kind of bad that she felt so discouraged and tried to cheer her up. "Aw, c'mon, you seem like a good enough sort to me. Just 'cuz you like being left alone or doesn't mean you're a bad person. Plus, who says anyone here has to know how to lead a team right outta the box? That's part of why we're here, right?"

...After Headmaster Ozpin's introductory speech, Lan would attempt to locate Rima again in the dispersing crowd of initiates. If successful, he'd suggest finding something to eat before the hour grew much later. "Can't do much on an empty stomach," he would remind her. "Now, I dunno if they're servin' food here, but I packed a couple sammiches away if ya want one. We can eat once we find a place to settle in for the night...Er, actually, where are we gonna spend the night...?"