"Hey Guys, I'm the Ringer House Head! Follow me! Home room's this way!"
Kiora appeared with a boy next to her. She lead the group out of the great hall though a door none of the other groups were going out of.
It was quiet outside, for the most part. Most of the group didn't know anyone, so the walk was quiet. Maybe even uncomfortably so. It stayed like that for about the first 3 minutes until Kiora spoke again.
"Listen up guys! When we get to the dorms, biological girls will be in the right side door, and up 3 stairs. Biological boys on the left up three as well. This is to prevent "inappropriate behaviour" not us trying to be sexist. On that note, the first rule is no prejudice language or actions. You can not like the idea of being gay, but don't hate the person for your opinion. Make sense?"
Everyone nodded, some much smaller than other's.
"On the other side of that though, don't claim anything to be prejudice without it being so."
More nods.
"Well, we're here, I'll finish the rules in a bit. When we get inside, go to your gender specified room, and claim a bed. Don't fight over beds, they are all just as good as the others. After you have claimed a bed go back into the main room and find any of the things you brought with you and bring it to you bed. All your things should have labels."
Kiora turned and unlocked the home room door. She held it open for the group to go inside. There were seven people in the room. Three were reading, two were talking and the last two were playing a card game,. All stopped to see the new arrivals.
Walking to the front of the group Kiora spoke.
"Guys! Remember? Left is for the boys, right is the girls".
The group dispersed to the designated sides. Grabbing their things as they went.
Kiora smiled. She had said to choose your bed and then get your things. Of course, it didn't matter what order they went in. It was only to see if they could -or would- follow directions.
The group trickled back into the main room. This allowed Kiora to really see them for the first time. Some looked scared, some determined, and some had blank faces. Most of the newcomers we between what looked to be 15-25. There was a rule that all children below 14 had to stay with their parents if available, and a foster parent if not. Most had blank t-shirts and jeans, a few jackets. All in all they looked... neglected. That would be fixed soon enough though.
"You look tired so I 've changed my mind, rules are posted inside the doors to the dorms. You must read them before you start classes in one week . Before then you aren't accountable. After then, even if you haven't read them, you will get in trouble. Important things you need to know now are:
Bathrooms are on the far side of each dorm, toilets in the left door, showers on the right. You will mark a time which you will shower every day or two days. It will be constant, though you are allowed to trade times with a person for a day if you both agree. You must be in bed by 9:45 and lights out is 10:00. That gives you time for any religious practices you may have, as well as whatever else you do before bed. The first morning bell is at 7:00, but you must be up by 7:30, same deal as the evening. Breakfast is at 7:45, in the castle. You don't have to attend breakfast, but if you miss too often, we will inquire."
Kiora knew most of this was probably going in one ear out the other, but she had to tell them at least some of this . These were just the basic protocols.
"We have school here , as i mentioned . You start in one week , also as i said . Tomorrow you are going to take a questionnaire and say what class you want to take. We have plenty. Also you will be trying your hand in tactics and leadership tomorrow. That's all, if you need a snack," She pointed to a cooler " they are in there. So go get some or go back to your dorms, put your things in the assigned drawers and cubbies, and go to sleep. Make sure any and all trash is put in a bin.