Snippet #2016601

James

Waking before Hallie, James dressed with several yawns and ruffles of his bronze hair. He glanced into a mirror a moment, pulled on a white tee and adjusting his blue crystal under the fabric. The previous night still amused him, which made his morning a bit brighter, as he crossed back to his side of the room searching cupboards in the small kitchen. Nothing. His stomach rumbled, but then he remembered the cafeteria area. Perhaps they had breakfast there.

He approached the door finding a note slipped underneath. Unfolding it, he quickly scanned the contents. It was an announcement to meet in a particular classroom for schedules and a proper orientation. It began soon. He glanced to Hallie, considering waking her up.

Tiptoeing over, he poked her shoulder. "Hal...we got orientation."

She turned over, white hair wild and one eye squinting. "Wha...?"

"Orientation." He pointed to the white sheet of paper.

A strange smile crossed her thin lips, arms stretching above her head. "Sure," she sighed, eyes fluttering closed again.

James straightened and shrugged. Okay. He tried. He slipped on some shoes and started out, wondering which direction to take.