(first miracle) cafeteria; lunchtime

[bunnypassingby]

[Mikuru, unlike most newcomers, has absolutely no problem with the hows and whys of being in another world and being enrolled as a student in some random school. If anything, she's worried about how her charge back home is going to fare without her.

[But really, her most pressing issue right now is the cold. Mikuru had been on her way home from a

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[sidesteps the flying soup and tries to catch Mikuru's hand before the soup splatters everywhere. This may or may not work so well, considering that the soup's now landing in a trashcan where it belongs.]

Are you alright?

[bunnypassingby]

[Good hand catch, ma'am.]

Yes, I'm fine...

[turnaboutmentor]

That could've turned nasty. [manages a small smile, and yeah, she's totally pretending to not notice Mikuru's outfit or the pistols] Are you a new Cadet here?

[bunnypassingby]

[Mikuru nods.] It's my first day...

[turnaboutmentor]

Everyone manages to slip up a little on their first day. Can't blame them - we all just get told we're in a strange new world and we still have to show up to class? - but you'll manage. I'm sure of it.

[bunnypassingby]

[She's not entirely convinced yet, but this is perhaps the most encouraging thing Mikuru has heard since leaving her friends and family on a letter's sayso.]

Thank you.

[turnaboutmentor]

You're welcome. [smiles at her] At least you didn't come in the middle of classes! It's especially hard to jump into class and learn new material in addition to what you've already missed.

[bunnypassingby]

[Mikuru nods.] Yeah, I'm glad I arrived during the break... Would have been nice to be during the summer break, though.

[turnaboutmentor]

You've got a point there; it does tend to get pretty cold around here. Still, that just makes summer even more enjoyable.

[bunnypassingby]

Is the uniform warm?

[turnaboutmentor]

It can be if you add sweaters and leggings. ... But you're aware that we only have to wear the uniform for special occasions, right? So you could technically wear whatever you want.

[bunnypassingby]

[Mikuru gestures at her battle maid costume.] This is all I have.

[turnaboutmentor]

... Oh! [Awkward. Mia thinks about it for a moment before folding her arms.] I could lend you some things until you're able to visit town and the stores, if you'd like.

Though I'm not sure if anything besides the scarves'd fit.

[bunnypassingby]

Even a scarf would help! [Such a generous offer. Mikuru looks as surprised as she feels.]

[turnaboutmentor]

[Mia actually looks apologetic] I'm sure I could give you more - even too big clothes're better than none - in the meantime. It really isn't a big deal.

[bunnypassingby]

[Mikuru bows deeply.] Thank you... I didn't want to be a burden to anyone here.