Demaree~

I took a deep breath and surveyed the mess on my bed. It was the morning of the first day and I wasn't packed up yet, which was unusual for me. It was probably because I had spent all last night just deciding what I should bring. I had been homeschooled up until now and this was a major first in my life. Only preschool had been at a building. This was 100% a new experience. 

"Dem, two hours until we have to go!" my older brother calls. 

"Ok! I'm working on it!" I call back. "All right, um, I'll take this sweater...and..." I started eliminating which outfits I wouldn't bring. After about 30 minutes I had folded and packed all my clothing and toiletries. Now onto books, journals, etc. I brought as many books as I could fit, sometimes I couldn't help reading fast, though I tried to read slow. I also brought picture of our dog, my journal, a pen, and a couple other things.

"I think that's all," I mumbled to myself. Time for farewells. "Goodbye room, I hope to see you again." I walked down the hall to the kitchen for breakfast, lugging my kinda heavy suitcase along. 

"You've got quite the load there," my brother, Everest, chuckled. "Would you like some help?"

"Gladly." I said, grabbing a box of cereal and some milk. I quickly eat as my brother carries my suitcase to his car, then I wash my dish and kneel down next to Champ, our family dog. 

My dad is a  lawyer and he is busy and away a lot. He left on a business trip last week, so I said goodbye then. My mom is a stay-at-home mom but she had to leave this morning for some errands, so there was only two more members to say goodbye to now, Champ and Everest.

"I'm going to miss you so much Champ." I whisper, almost crying. "But it'll be ok, I'll be back soon to visit." I wiped away a single tear and stood up. I walked out of the house, locked the door, and slowly trudged over to Everest's car and climbed in.

"You ready?" he asked.

"I guess. I'm just kind of sad. I don't want to leave." I said softly.

"It's ok to be a little sad, but hey! You're going to meet great new friends and teachers and it'll be amazing!" he encouraged. 

I didn't answer, though his positive attitude brightened my spirits a bit. It was an hour drive to the campus, which I spent reading and looking out the window. By the time we got there, I had a more optomistic outlook about the situation than I had had than when I'd gotten into the car.

"I'll write every week." I promised. 

"You better," he joked. "I'll miss you Dem, have a great time!"

"Thanks Everest, bye!" I hugged him, which was awkward inside the car, then I got out, opened the trunk and grabbed my suitcase. It wasn't as heavy as I thought it was. I closed the trunk and waved as my brother pulled away and drove off. 

"All righty, here goes nothing," I looked around. A couple students were chatting in front of the school so, naturally, I strode over there.

"...that's neat! I'm a big fan too!"

"Really? Cool..." 

I caught snippets of people chatting as I passed by, but I had no intention of joining in until someone initiated conversation with me. Which didn't happen. And that was fine. Suddenly, a big "Ahem" announced that the headmaster was starting to speak. I look up to see a balcony with a middle-aged man standing there, he had on a suit with a pin of what I assumed was the school crest. 

Everyone quieted down as the headmaster began to speak. 

Becks pov:

After finishing my cheerios, dad ran donwstairs, grabbed my back pack and threw it at me, narrowly avoiding my head. "Whats the rush dad? School doesn't start for thirty minutes?" I asked, but he didn't respond. I sighed and started to put my coat and back pack. I started at my coat for a few seconds. Will the other kids think it is weird that I'm wearing a heavy-duty coat for below zero tempatures? I thought to myself. Naw, I'll be fine. My dad shoved the door open and nearly thew my out of it. In a rushed voice he said "I have lots of paper work today, so get to the bus, don't  act weird, make friends, get good grades, I'll see you after school." "But dad, I have barely any experience with talking to other people my age?'' I started to say, but he just waved goodbye and slammed the door shut. I groaned and walked to the bus, and when I stepped on, the old bus driver laughed at bit at me. "Geez kid, we're not going on a field trip to the north pole. No need for a coat that big." Some of the other kids giggled a bit. I dropped m head and went to sit at the seat in the back. Some of the other kids gave me confused, mocking, or just plain nasty faces. Plopping myself down on the seat, I looked out the window. I already hate school.

SoOoO...guess who decided to draw their charrie instead of actually writing their part in the RP? You'll never guess! Ok, yes, it was me. It came out oK.

@Honeybee- sure! I love how they're both plant themed <3

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Cedar

Wow. I haven't seen this face in a long, long time…
“Cedar.” Clockwork says. I stand up.
“Hi, Clock- Clockwork,” I correct myself. There’s no need to call her Clock anymore. We’re not… that close anymore.
“Um… It’s been a while?” I say, trying to ease the tension. Clockwork snorts.
“Yeah, a while.” She rubs her robotic arm and looks down. I can tell she misses the fun we used to have- as do I. I’d never felt so close to anybody before. I guess that’s why it didn’t last.
“The headmaster should start the announcements now. We should go in.” Clockwork says abruptly. I let out a tiny sigh and followed her inside. There were clumps of students scattered around the hall, all listening to the headmaster. I slip into a group of tech kids, losing Clockwork in the crowd. The headmaster’s voice rises and I start listening.
“... forbidden to enter The Grand Garden in the back of the school. Violators will have consequences. The Rooftops…” I know immediately that sometime during the school year I am going to get into the gardens. I’ll just have to wait.
    A tall lady with blonde hair comes around the hall, passing out slips of paper. I see they’re room assignments and class schedules. I scan my list for botany but find no mention of the class I was hoping to get into. Dang. A second lady comes around with baskets of tablets, giving one to each student. The Prodigy Tablet the headmaster mentioned. I power mine on and wait. While the setup is loading, I look at my list. I’m in a room with Kaitlen Sanderson and Anne Lace.
“Hello, student. Eye scan, please?” I jump.
I start walking towards the stairs and hold my Prodigy Tablet up to my face, letting it scan.
“Retina scan complete. Student Cedar Mayli Ash recognized. What will you name me?” The tablet says. I think for a second and respond,
“Lotus,” my favorite flower.
“Thank you, Cedar Mayli Ash.”
“Call me Cedar.”
“Okay, Cedar.”
I power off Lotus and look at my paper again. Room 14, Corridor Blue. I find a powder-blue hallway and walk along until I find Room 14. Here we are.
I open the door quietly, tucking Lotus into my suitcase. It’s empty. I’m the first one here. There’s three beds against the wall, with desks pressed against them. I put my suitcase down on the farthest bed, then pin my Plant Species poster above it. Claimed. I unpack my things, settling Cloudy the stuffed mushroom on my pillow, and sit down with Lotus. I think I’ll try to figure out more about this ‘Grand Garden’… 

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Maybe I've been reading too much Aurora Cycle ;D 

asdfghjkl sorry i haven't posted anything yet, i swear i will, apparently i was a lot busier than i thought

Sorry I haven't posted yet! I will tomorrow, I promise! (Same with like every other RP I'm in. Tomorrow! Promise!) 

I walked into the school, and was amazed at how hot it was. Ugh. Checking my paper, I looked for what dormortory I would be in. Wow, look at all these other kids. I'm going to act really cool, so they all like me! I could barely contain my excitment. But first, I've gotta become friends with my roomates. Hmmm... I wandered around the school for a bit before reaching my dorm. My roomates, Alexander and Yves, weren't there yet. I plopped my bag down, and decided to explore before my first class. I walk around, peeking into a couple dorm rooms. Someone in the hall started yelling at me. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?'' I turn around, my face red as a pepper. "S-sorry, I d-din't know. " They continue screaming at me. "DIDN'T KNOW WHAT? THAT YOU SHOULD LET OTHERS HAVE PRIVACY?" Now tears are atarting to stream down my cheeks. Oh, grow up. You aren't a baby, babies cry. Now everyone in the school will think you are weird. Looking around, I see a couple kids looking at me. Great, you idiot. It is for sure everyone thinks you're weird now. Failed your number one objective. Should've stayed in anartica. At least there the pengunins wouldn't laugh if you cried. I covered my face and jolted away from the crowd of kids, and to what I suppose dwas the boys bathroom. I ran into a stall, locked the door and took a couple deep breaths. 

um plz tell me if he sounds dumb, i dont want him to be all sad backstory gets bullied no friends type of character trope

Demaree~

"Here you are," a woman hands me a tablet once the Headmaster had finished. "That's your Prodigy Tablet, as Headmaster Súbailte just mentioned."

"Thank you," I said and click a button on the side that turns it on.

"Retana Scan Initiated." The Prodigy Tablet spoke in an automated voice. I hold it up to my eye. "Retana Scan Complete. Name?" a text box appeared on the screen and I typed in Demaree Fairheart. "Do you wish to have a nickname?" the tablet proceeded to ask. Another text box appeared and I typed in Demaree "Ok Dem-ar-ee. What will you name me?" After thinking for a moment I typed in Eukalade, which was the name of one of Jupiter's moons. "You now have access to the Student Files and Schedules and more."

"Nice." I muttered. I looked at Room Assignments, which stated that I would be roomates with...a girl named Clockwork and another girl named Rachel. I started walking to...I check Room Assignments once again...Room 12! I check the Map section of a handout paper I had recieved eariler and followed that to my room. Three beds, three desks, three windows, three chairs, one big rug, one fireplace. The room was cozy and warm and had minty green accents all around. No one had come yet. 

I set my suitcase down and flopped on the bed. This was gonna be great. I took out Eukalade again and looked at the Rules and Guidelines tab. Under no circumstances is anyone is permitted to enter The Grand Garden. Violaters will be prosocuted. Hmm. That sounds like it could be fun to break the rules...but I don't want to get in deep trouble. I wonder if some other students would want to meet up at night sometime and break in.....

The door creaked open and in walked another girl who would be my roomate for the next school year.

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Anyone want to ship with Demaree. It's ok if no one does, just thought I'd put that out there. 

~Anne~

Does anyone want to ship their charrie with mine, Beck? I dunno, thought it might lead to some character develpoment.