Time... Couldn't it go just a little faster? After standing inside of the main entrance of the Xiaolin Temple for over three hours awaiting the new arrivals, the monks were well... bored to be honest. They were forbidden to move from the places that Master Fung had set them for one, and after a night of playing cards in celebration of the news that they were all being promoted, no one was prepared to rise early in the morning to stand motionless for hours upon end.
A yawn escaped the Dragon of Wind, Raimundo Ponderosa, as he slumped his back against the stone wall behind him. "When are they supposed to get heeeere..?" He whined childishly, looking to the other monks around him.
Omi was standing with complete concentration, his black eyes staring endlessly at the wooden door that they were told the newcomers would be coming through at any given moment. He was prepared for that moment, as he was prepared for any moment. The monk was still a bit awkward with making his discomfort known because of his belief that a true warrior does not let his weaknesses be known. He was a true warrior, and he wanted everyone to be aware of his superiority.
"I do not know when the new monks will be arriving, Raimundo; however, might I suggest doing a few laps around the room? Maybe that will cure your boredom." He said with an even tone.
The Brazilian merely sighed and slid down into a sitting position on the floor. They weren't supposed to move; otherwise, he would have already been long gone by now. His short brown hair shielded his face as the monk dropped his head and closed his eyes.
"Awww... Don't be like that Rai. They gotta be close by now," Someone across the room said in a heavy Texan accent. The figure stood with his large muscular arms crossed at the chest and was the tallest in the temple, standing to be around six foot two. Though his appearance was rough from the neck down, he had baby blue eyes that showed a great kindness within. "Besides, Master Fung's been awful strung out lately. Best not to get on his bad side..." The Dragon of Earth said.
"Clay, Master Fung has been angry at you for taking a chunk of the table with a steak knife. I don't think it had anything to do with us," a female voice addressed the cowboy with a chuckle.
Clay turned his attention to the small Japanese lady to his side and rolled his eyes. "You don't know that for sure, Kimiko. It could be 'cause you've been keepin' everyone in the temple awake with that techno junk you play at night."
Omi strayed his eyes from the cherrywood door and glared coldly to the two bickering. "You must not fight at this time my friends. We are to be setting a good example for those who are new-"
"- and not here," Raimundo cut in, bringing himself to a standing position.
"That is where you are wrong, Raimundo." A calm monotone voice cooed from the main hallway. Instantly, the four monks silenced and returned back where they had been placed in a respectful bow. Their master walked to the center of the main entrance and gave a short bow. "They are outside as we speak. The four that you will be tutoring, the four alternate elements."