Dust Devils - A Girls Und Panzer Story

Chapter 56

Friday August 9th, 2013

Atlantic Ocean

It felt like only yesterday that the Mojave Rose tankery team departed Europe, so it was a bit jarring to know that they'd be arriving back to the continent come tomorrow. Though their match with New Zealand wasn't until near the end of the month, they were still a lot of things between now and then. Chiefly, it was that this upcoming Monday was when classes on Catalina would start. On the past Wednesday, Catalina's campus was alive with activity as new and returning students attended orientation. Among the crowds was the Mojave Rose team. As part as Madison's offer, to continue the their education, they were permitted to attend classes on the ship. As such, they were there to receive all that they needed for the upcoming semester. Textbooks, schedules, seminars, and since Catalina was a wealthy school, also provided its students with a plethora of school supplies to ensure that every student was fully prepared for their studies. Above all, however, was the uniforms. In her apartment, Valarie was getting some things in order. On the desk in her bedroom was half a dozen textbooks that ached her arms as she carried them back home. Currently. she was checking herself out in the mirror trying out her school uniform. A bright blue long sleeve shit that covered a dress shirt with a black tie tucked within. Moving lower was a light gray skirt. For shoes, they looked deceptively simple. Black flats that judging from the material, were an expensive pair. In all, Valarie decided not to entertain the thought of how much this uniform cost the school to have. Nonetheless, she looked great in the outfit. Emma shared that opinion as she couldn't stop looking at her.

"I really like you in a school uniform," Emma complimented. She was laying on the bed, stomach first, head help up by her hands. Her eyes studied Valarie again. "Like, really like it."

"It is pretty great, huh?" Valarie said. She tugged on her clothing to get it just right. "Wouldn't be a private school without a uniform."

"No doubt. Classes start next week and...man, I'm a bit nervous! You?"

"Totally. I'm mainly hoping the teachers are nice. I had this concern that the students at orientation would act all snobby and annoying, but all the people I've met are very down-to-earth, and kind. Some are a bit..eccentric though."

"Pretty cool bunch, hmm? Though, I did catch this one guy checking you out."

"Checking...me out?" Valarie inquired with curiosity.

"You know what I mean."

On Valarie's face was a puzzled expression. "I don't think I do."

"Um...well, he had this look on his face all guys have when they view a girl that they...want."

Valarie was naive in these sort of things. But not totally. She let out a small gasp. "Oh! Do you really think so?

"I'd know the look anywhere. I gave you that look before we got together...I still look at you that way..."

"Ah," Valarie blushed, momentarily looking away. "Guess I can expect him introducing himself at some point. Geez."

"Ha, good luck with that," Emma remarked with a chuckle. 'To change the subject, are you going to tell me about that new tank Madison and Alice showed you Monday?"

Valarie mimicked her lips being sealed. "You'll just have to wait when it arrives at the garage. It's currently at the German port the ship is heading to. After practice, it'll be at the garage."

"And what about the crew for it?"

"They're in Germany already, waiting for us to make port. Madison flew them in from home in first class, because of course she did."