Professor Virohsa was tending to Mandragoras when she heard a student calling her name. Placing the pitcher down, she straightended her emerald robes and started to walk towards the sounds. It appeared some students had arrived early.
"Welcome", she said in a sharp voice as she came into view. "Ah, two plant caretakers have arrived. I assume you are wondering what your duties will be?", she said in a tone that hinted towards a question. Nevertheless, because she continued to walk towards a blackboard near the entrance, you could guess she expected no answer.
"I think I can give you a few things to do while the others arrive". She took out a roll of parchment from her robes and extended it. The long list hit the floor as the roll was extending itself. Professor Virohsa seemed concentrated on the list, as if she was determining which tasks were safe enough for students to do.
Since this is taking a while, you get the impression you are free to continue talking among each other. |