"Yes mother, I'm awake," I replied to the soft knocking on my door. It had happened every morning of my life, so I knew who was there and that my day had been planned. "Five new novices have been accepted and are moving into the dorm. You can go down there and help with that, but don't stay in the room with them alone. Appearance of propriety is very important. Two instructors are taking them to the range to give them a rundown on the basics. Lia will be there in case of accidents, but you could give pointers, like your brother James. Watch their magic and see what they're doing right or...