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Winter quarter is nearing its conclusion as Finals and Spring Break are quickly approaching. The library is bustling as students frantically prepare, but campus is also buzzing with excitement in anticipation of the school-funded Spring Break trip to Provence.

The administration, however, is not unsympathetic to the stressors of being a student. Comforts such as therapy animals, snack stations, and de-stressing events are being held all over campus to keep students as relaxed as possible and help them prepare for their finals. Daybreak Academy needs their students to succeed, and they spare no expense in helping them do so.

A. STUDY SESSIONS

With the approach of exams, the Hall of Pythia is enforcing 24/7 quiet hours. While it has quiet a few study rooms available, many students will find that the rooms are being booked up at an alarming rate. To account for this, classrooms and media rooms in Theater Lenormand are also being opened up for student use. Many others are spilling over into local restaurants and cafes, coming together as groups to review course material and prepare for their upcoming exams.

During these times, Faculty are expected to take a more hands-on approach as well. Faculty are strongly encouraged to host their own study sessions and rigorously review the exams and what to expect. Faculty are all given first priority for open classrooms and are able to hold after-hours lessons and Q&A sessions as they wish. While it’s not, strictly speaking, mandatory, Faculty can expect it to come up on their annual performance review if they don’t make themselves available to students.

B. THERAPY ANIMALS

Animals have proven to reduce stress, a thing sorely needed during the lead up to exams, and Daybreak Academy has provided three types of therapy animals upon request to aid with making study times much more bearable: The rare Armenian Aralez who is generous with it’s doggy kisses, About six huggable corgi-sized Wooly Bugs with their incredibly soft wool, and a pair of languid Temple lions that don’t mind being used as pillows. Try not to get too distracted from your studies.

C. FASCHING

Also known as Fastnacht Best described as ‘Bavarian Mardi Gras’, Fasching is much like it’s New Orleans and Brazilian counterparts - a celebration of the excess and to live it up until good catholics go give it up for Lent. Least that’s the intent, but like most modern holidays it’s an excuse to cut loose and have fun, and thanks to a sizable German population in Soliel, there is a bit of Fasching in early march with Beer Gardens, Masked Parties, and Live Bands along with decadently rich desserts from both German and French Cuisine. Have fun, but remember there is a curfew.

D. STORYTIME (text)

Hi everyone! This is the Folklore Club! If we could just take a moment of your time…

Daybreak Academy sure is a big school, isn’t it? And the students and staff here come from all over! Here at the Folklore Club, we research myths, legends and stories from all around the world to examine their similarities and differences.

It would really help us out if you told us what your favourite myth or legend is! Don’t be shy - we’d love to see it! Especially if it’s something that we’ve never seen before! And who knows, maybe you’ll meet someone who loves your favourite story too!

[ The results are, naturally, public. ]

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I'm a little outside my jurisdiction here.

I should just probably try to be a good influence, and avoid saying anything that might encourage people toward mischief.

That said, interesting villains certainly are important for a good story.

So serious, Officer~!!!
Rest assured, rest assured, I don't need any more encouragement~
Like a drop in an ocean~
No worries about swaying me so easily!
In a private conversation like this, I'd like to think you'd be free to speak your mind~

Something of a troublemaker, are you?

Well, I hope you don't plan on causing any problems as we get close to finals.

I'd like to be able to study without too many distractions.

LOL
I'm a student!!
Aren't we all something of a troublemaker~?
Sometimes a distraction is welcome, you know?
Besides, you'll be fine, you'll be fine~
You have all semester to know your stuff for finals!
If you don't know your stuff the night before, you're already screwed, so might as well indulge in a distraction~

Some of us happen to try not to give the teachers TOO much of a headache.

Plus, a final review never hurts.

I'm fairly confident, but most of this regarding the supernatural is pretty new for me.

Have some more faith in the teachers here~
They can handle us, no problem!!!
That's surprising, though!
Being so confident despite it all being new to you~
Are you enjoying it?
Is learning fun?

I am. Even before I knew all of this was real, I loved stories of magic and monsters.

Like a child~
LOL
How good~!
Don't ever lose that!!!

Being fascinated with a concept doesn't have to be childish.

Perhaps it felt a little silly when I had no proof any of it was real, but look at it a different way.

Maybe my instincts were just telling me the stories were worth paying attention to.

I supposed it's what they say~
Every story has basis in fact?
Does it go something like that??
But good for you~
You're here now!
Proving all your childhood doubters wrong!

[He's glad this isn't in person, since that thought throws him off enough that the moment of hesitation might have raised questions.

He really wishes he could prove all of them wrong.]

I have heard something along those lines.

And I can't say it isn't exciting to be here.

In a way, it almost feels like I'm in a children's story, myself.

And what part do you feel like you play in the story, Officer?

Doesn't everyone like to think they're the dashing hero?

I think we'll have to wait and see, though.

After all, who the protagonist is doesn't tend to be obvious to the characters.

LOL
I wonder if I'm suited to be the hero?
What a troublesome part to play~
But here at Daybreak, we're all chosen to play the part of heroes~!!!
So maybe you're not so far off~

An ensemble cast, perhaps?

Well, the idea of a single protagonist is a little unrealistic, anyway.

After all, real conflicts are usually resolved by whoever happens to be involved and suited to them.

What a vague statement~
Is that your Officer experience speaking?
What sorta work do you do, anyways?

I'm a detective.

I work a lot of cases involving corruption. Scams, embezzlement, things like that.

I also do some violent cases, but they're usually more clear cut.

A detective!!
I could have really used you a week and a half ago, you know!??!?!?
A pity~
Missed opportunities~
What's your going rate, Detective?

I'm a police detective, not a private one.

Though, since I'm taking time off to attend this school, I suppose I could negotiate terms for helping to solve some personal mysteries.

You'll have to tell me the difference between the two~
How do you feel about mints?

A police detective is a government employee and works criminal cases.

A private detective works based on commissions, working whatever case they're hired for.

The typical film noir detective is the latter category, though I gather it's not nearly so exciting in real life.

I see~
So one is biased and the other has grey morals...
How do you feel about mints?

I wouldn't say we're biased, so much as employed for a specific reason.

Our cases are a matter of public safety and security, after all.

Mints are fine. I'll admit to having a bit of a weakness for butter mints, in specific.

That's a bias~
What a butter mint?

They're those soft, sweet mints you sometimes see at restaurants. The ones in pastel colors.

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