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Waterford College. Per Studia Mens Nova - through study the mind is made new. Adam glanced up at the words inscribed on the administrations building that loomed imposingly over him as the taxi he'd hired pulled away, dousing his belongings in dust. Muttering under his breath - he should've asked the driver to stay, so he could have a ride over to the dorm building - Adam hauled his luggage upright and headed inside, the wheels of his bag clattering over the cobbled paving.
"Hi." Adam leaned on the counter, flashing the lady behind it a smile. She was probably - what, in her fifties? - but his charm worked, and she smiled back.
"How can I help you?"
"Just here to collect my information. Adam Riaz Cocteau?"
After some minutes, she finally produced a sheaf of papers, sliding them over the counter. "Right, you're in Lenz Court, this is your information, a map, some other things you might find useful. Have a good day!"
With a parting grin, Adam set out to find the building, staring at his map in an attempt to gain his bearings. Ten minutes and two guides later, he was standing in the doorway of his room, which appeared to be devoid of any other belongings. His roommate probably hadn't arrived yet. Running a hand through his hair, already tousled by the heat, he surveyed the room and chose the bed on the right, unpacking his things.
A figure loomed in the open doorway. "Let's see, are you Adam or Victor?"
Adam straightened up, hands on his hips. "Adam, and who might you be?"
"Colton, I'm Lenz Court's RA. I'm just here to welcome you, make sure you're settling in okay, you know what's going on, all that stuff. First day is always a little scary, I'm sure, but you'll settle down quickly, like everyone else. Anyway, I won't hold you up, my room is at the end of the hall on the second floor if you want me, okay? See you around." Just as quickly as he'd appeared, Colton vanished.
"Yeah, sure..." Adam's words trailed off, directed at an empty doorway. "Okay."