"DOTTORE COME ON WAKE UP! YOU'RE LATE FOR CLASS!" M/n woke up to someone screaming and pounding at the door. He moved Pantalone's arm carefully and went up to go answer the door. 

"I'll be there in a second Divus."

"Class started 2 hours ago and you have your club today. They're standing out here waiting for you!" 

"M/n..." Pantalone rubbed his eyes and put on his glasses. "Who is that?"

"Divus, I said I'll be out in a second. Take the kids to the Greenhouse."

"That's your job. They'll be waiting for you out here."

"Divus come on-" M/n heard retreating footsteps and some nervous laughter from outside. He sighed and decided to start getting ready for the day. M/n went and got some clothes from his closet and dressed himself quickly. He pressed a quick kiss to Pantalone's forehead before waving and leaving the room. The man in question put a hand to the spot that was kissed. He smiled softly and flopped back down on the mattress, ready to fall back to sleep.

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"Sorry for keeping you guys waiting. I'm ready now."

"Oh, it's no problem, Professor. Crewel was already kind of mad, so sorry for him." Trey said, rubbing his neck and watering the plants.

"You don't need to apologize for him Clover. There's no reason too. I didn't really have anything planned for today so why don't we have a free period of sorts? You don't really need to be walking around either. I thought I told you to take some days off."

"Yeah, I know. But I can't just leave Riddle all by himself. Speaking of which, I didn't see him all morning."

"If I may, Monsieur Clover. I did see them this morning at my dorm. It was quite the coincidence that they were looking for me."

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"Let's start here. At Pomefiore, there's a junior here named Rook Hunt that has caught my eye." Cater said as he walked in with Riddle, Yuu, Grim and Adeuce "He has a blonde bob-cut and a fedora. You can't miss him."

"Rook is an exceptional player. He played in last year's tournament and did really well. But, he's a bit of an odd person, one would say." Deuce looked around and spotted the boy on the couch next to Vil and Epel.

"Oh, is that him sitting on the couch over there?"

"Woah! That dude's like a glitter bomb in real life. He's practically SPARKLING!" Ace said rather loudly.

"Non, Epel, non. When you lift your teacup, do not insert your finger through the handle. It is most inélégant."

"O-Oh, right.. I'm sorry..." Vil sighed and turned to Rook with a distraught look.

"I still don't know how I want to do my makeup on tournament day! I just can't decide! I'm thinking maybe that new foundation from Felicity Cosmetics?" 

"Haha! Roi du Poison, surely your beauté is not so faint that you need makeup to shine?"

"Of course, it doesn't. But I do not hesitate on opportunities to take it a step further."

"I admire your passion Roi du poison."

"Uhhhh, and you're saying THIS guy right here is some sort of incredible athlete?" Grim mumbled as he crossed his arms "Somehow, I doubt he's going to be the target."

"Yeahhhh, maybe we should peace out and move on." Cater ushered everyone out of the dorm quickly.

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"It was weird how they just left and didn't say anything. It's rude to speak ill of someone who is right in front of you."

"Rook-senpai is right. They came looking for me and Floyd this morning as well. I was quite surprised you weren't with them."

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"Next on Cay-Cay's big list of potential suspects isss: Jade Leech and his twin brother Floyd. They're both second years in Octavinille house. Word is, that they're both so good on the field, that the other team doesn't know how to counter them!"

"Woah!" Grim yelled "They have, like, the exact same FACE!"

"Is it just me, or do they make all the other students in comparison look tiny? THEY'RE FUCKING GIANTS!" Ace pouted and stared some more at the twins.

"I could see that being a huge advantage for em'. "

"So, what do we think? Could they be in danger?"

"I don't know about that...If I were the suspect I would save them for last.." Riddle muttered as he stared at Floyd with fear clouding his eyes. "Just look at those two! I wouldn't want to go anywhere near them! Especially Floyd!" 

"Oh~ What's this I see? Lil' Goldfishieee!!!"

"AH- He's spotted us!"

"What brings you to our humble abode Goldfishie?? Playin' hide n' seek???"

"F-Floyd...I've asked you several times not to call me by such strange nicknames!"

"But, you're so small and red~ How could you NOT be a goldfish?"

"This guy seems he's a few cans short of being a tuna casserole.."

"A TALKING CAT?! Now that's something you don't see everyday. Can I squeeze ya' till' you pop??"

"UH NO! Stay away from me you creepy weirdo!"

"My My~ It would seem that we have a couple of visitors Floyd~ Are you here to simply spot the competition before the tournament in advance?"

"Nah, we can't really go into it. Though-"

"At Octavinille we are quite weary of spies, don't you know~?" Jade said with a closed eye smile. "I will have to ask you to justify your actions. Suspicious as they are. And please, do try and spare no detail!" Ace shivered in his place

"His words are fancy but his eyes are stone cold.."

"Oh, would you look at the time? Haha- We have to go now! It's been real, now byeeee!!" They ran off quickly. The twins smiled and started running after them. Deuce looked back and his face contorted into one of horror. 

"GUYS! THEY'RE CHASING US!"

"Awe~~ Could you guys stop for a least a second?"

"Decidedly no!" Riddle shouted from behind "FULL RETREAT!" Jade and Floyd came to a stop when they sped up. Floyd pouted and Jade smiled creepily.

"Now they're gone..No fairrr!!"

"Heh, how I do so love a brisk midday jog. But alas, we need to get going and continue this for another time. We have to set up the lounge for tonight."

"Bummer..."

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"The whole encounter was really strange. But I did get a nice jog out of it."

"Who were they? Please tell me."

"No problem, it was Riddle, Cater-senpai and a couple others from your dorm. Oh, and the Ramshackle Housewarden and his pet." M/n sighed and held his forehead.

"It's no surprise it was those three. Nothing but troublemakers if you ask me. And somehow I always get dragged into it."

"I would've never thought you were interested in the affairs of first-years, Professeur Dottore."

"It's not that. They're just kids and they're going to get themselves hurt one of these days."

"I didn't realize you ACTUALLY cared about us Dottore?"

"Don't be getting any ideas Clover. It's too complicated for a kid like you to understand..."

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