Interwoven

Settling In

Time: 9:00am
Location: The North Star High School
Season: Fall

    Prince Jongho sat down at the principal's guest chairs looking out the window distracted. He watched as other students had  begun to come onto the school grounds, many of them in pairs or groups. He sighed somewhat bored of his surroundings already. At least this wasn't the Royal Palace. The most movement that happened there was the movement of the trees.

"Thank you for taking the time to talk to us Principal Lin." Yeosang walked into the room with the school principal and a young woman who had a couple of books in her hands.

"No, Sir Kang, thank you for choosing our school to conduct your research."

"It's more like a field study. My father is very interested in how this side of the universe conducts their schooling and government." Jongho stood up, needing to stretch his legs after being seated for so long. He stretched from left to right then went to stand by the window.

"Of course Prince Jongho. I am well informed of the wishes of King Choi."

    Principal Lin was a very tall man with fair skin and an aura that commanded attention. His voice reminded Jongho of his great uncle, deep and resonate. He never liked his uncle. Principal Lin rubbed his goatee slowly watching the Prince through narrowed eyes.

"Give Prince Jongho a rundown of how things work in the school." Yeosang suggested taking a seat where the prince had just been.

"Yes. This high school isn't all too different from the other public schools in the area. There are the regular classes each high school student takes such as art and history but there are also specialized classes that help our students understand the abilities. As for you, your Majesty, you will be joining a senior class." Principal Lin continued to drag on his explanation of the schooling. He didn't seem to notice Jongho sigh several times and Yeosang wondered how long the Prince's patience was going to hold.

"That's enough," Prince Jongho raised his hand to stop him from talking. He already did enough research. What he needed to learn the Principal probably wouldn't be able to tell him.

"Just have me directed to the classroom I have been assigned. Sir Kang, you are to be on stand by until the school day is over. There shouldn't be anything too exciting  happening today."

"As you wish, my Prince." Yeosang bowed his head respectfully. But the Principal hadn't said a word. Prince Jongho shifted his gaze to him irritated by the lack of response. Yeosang coughed to get the Principal out of whatever daze he was in.

"I'm sorry." Yeosang put a hand on the principal's shoulder and pulled it down slightly. Finally taking the hint principal Lin bowed. "Yes, your Majesty." Then he gestured to the woman that had come in with them. This will be your home room teacher and your Math teacher. Ms. Kim."  She also bowed her head like Yeosang.

"It's nice to formally meet you, your Majesty. I just need to warn you that once we leave this room I will just be calling you by your given name as I do with the rest of my students."  She tucked a lock of her black short hair behind her ear. "Class will begin in a few moments so I will take it from here. Mr. Lin, Sir Kang." She gave them both a nod to show that she was leaving. Turning, her skirt flowing around her ankles accordingly, she started to walk to the door.

"Your Majesty, I will be waiting outside the school gates. After your last class please head there. You have something to do after your classes." Yeosang quickly said not wanting to waste the opportunity.

"Yes I remember. I will see you after school." Jongho waved him off in annoyance so he would leave him alone. This whole encounter with the principal had been unnecessary. It left a foul taste in his mouth.