Merek walks into the Academy with his black linens on and his pendant of the Senior Scholar. He has a few scrolls with him, and moves to a desk that's to the side, while he adjusts his fireweave scarf, a curious thing to have. He seems to be here to observe and take notes on student progress.

Spring has just arrived, and it's time for the initial testing for new Scholars. Marquis Fairen stands in front of the teachers desk, with his hands folded in front of him. As the students trickle in, each one will find a desk with a pamphlet that has their name on it. Presumably, each student has sent in their information to Fairen before hand, with a list of their skills and knowledges to be tested.

Merek has joined the Observation Seating.

Dycard trickles in with the rest, offering the Scholars a politely elegant bow before he goes to find the desk with his name on it. Once found, he settles into his seat and waits for further instructions.

Looking like she ran there Hannah arrives out of breath. "Did I make it?"

Kenna is having a hard time not giggling and being super. serious. She's got one hand FIRMLY over her mouth as she sits before the papers with her name on it. Don't. Laugh. Don't do it.

Merek looks up and towards Hannah, adjusting some spectacles he has with him. Though they don't seem to be meant for anything but decoration so less expensive. He takes some test papers to himself and assists Fairen in handing out anything.

Rosalie has already located and secured her desk, is seated and has just unstoppered a brand new bottle of ink before picking up a fresh quill and waiting for Fairen to give the go ahead to start the testing.

Alessandro arrives, looking as ready as he'll ever be -- that is, he doesn't seem nervous, but in fact like he might actually enjoy taking tests like a giant nerd. Of course, why else would one join the scholars? He nods to Fairen in greeting, as well as Merek, before starting toward the desks to find his name. He happens to be near Dycard, and he looks over to the man then with a smile. "Good luck," he says, before Kenna's presence is noted, and he waves rather enthusiastically to her as well. And then Rosalie! Look at all the friends who are here! And there's a wave to Hanna, too, for good measure.

As everyone makes their way into the room and finds their desk, Fairen observes them for a moment, then starts. "Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Please find your seats. The only rule I really have is to act with integrity. Keep your voices low. I am not worried about cheating, as each test is personalized. You may begin."

Corbit walks in, "Sorry I'm late... Got lost." he says with a grin before finding his seat he pats himself and find more than a few random quills in various states, he takes one that looks new and gets ready before scratching away at his paper when Fairen gives the word.

"And to yourself," Dycard murmurs to Alessandro, his accent rather more refined than his new-but-nothing-special outfit. At Fairen's instruction, he turns his paper over, picks up his quill, and begins.

Merek places his quill into some ink, and then begins to take the test, while also observing the other students.

When Alessandro enters with his own cheerfulness Kenna raises her own hand to wave back at him. Leaning forward she stage whispers (she TRIED to whisper whisper, but failed) "How many people bothered you about this test before you caved?"

Scratching away diligently at her pamphlet, Rosalie sands each page carefully before moving along to the next. She keeps her head down, focused on her pamphlet. As such, its probably little surprise that she's soon cleaning her quill and stoppering her inkpot before carrying the pamphlet up to Fairen to offer to him with a quiet smile.

"Thank you," Alessandro murmurs back to Dycard, before he turns over his own test and starts to write. Corbit's arrival is noted as well, and there's a wave to the man, before he glances over his shoulder at Kenna with a little grin. "Several," he admits. "I am very glad to see you here. I'm sure you will do very well." He turns back then to his paper.

While the students begin working, Fairen moves back to behind the desk, sliding into a seat and watching them work. As Rosalie bring up her paper, he smiles and takes it, setting it aside.

Nodding to Fairen, she turns and heads back to her desk to retake her seat and wait quietly for others to finish. A book is pulled from her satchel (who's surprised!) and opened up where a brightly colored yellow ribbon was keeping her place for her. Rosalie begins to read.

Kenna giggles at Alessandro's 'several'. "I can't wait to tell Faye and Lilah that I finally just... did it." More scratching. Kenna totally puts little hearts as dots. Because she CAN.

Dycard focuses on his test, the quill sitting oddly in his calloused hand. His writing is neat enough, the benefit of early education, but he doesn't seem to be having an easy time of it - there's not much writing being done on his paper.

Alessandro has to grin over his shoulder at Kenna again at that, and murmurs, "When you pass I will buy you a drink to celebrate." He is clearly confident that she will, after all. He turns back to his paper, finishing up, and then stands up, walking toward the front and handing in his fest. "Thank you, Marquis," he says to Fairen as he does.

Merek looks at his test and moves through it himself, then he shrugs a bit and pockets the parchment. He nods.

Corbit writes his name on the paper with a flourish to finish then walks it up to the front nodding to his cousin, "Nailed it." he says to his cousin with a grin before going to retake his seat.

Kenna flourishes ONE LAST HEART and then holds up her test like it's a work of art. Alessandro gets a wink for the murmuring off of drink. "I feel very very lucky today. Like I could actually pick up Quill and not stab anyone else!" She is just gonna bounce her way to the front and hand in her test.

When everyone begins handing in their papers, Fairen smiles and watches them. "Remember, pass or fail, there is no shame here. I am very proud of each of you for taking the time to come test your knowledge, and I look forward to seeing you grow and develop further."

Dycard eventually lays down his quill and rises to his feet, bringing his paper over to Fairen. "My lord," he says, offering it politely. He seems already certain of the outcome, and it's a marked contrast to confidence of many of those around him. There's no shame here, but there is a wry smile.

After everyone has handed in their tests and Alessandro takes his seat again, looking around to make sure they're all done, before he asks, "Since we are all here because of our scholarly bent, I have a question. Does anyone know which King was also called the Badger? I have been attempting to find it, but while I can find mentions, I have not been able to come across his name yet."