Check out the sports facilities.

You've never been much of a sporting type. Typically picked last, if picked at all, you could never really keep up with the athletic types. Or indeed anyone else. And that was often a source of humiliation at the hands of the girls who could run worth a damn. You resolved you'd never go through unnecessary physical exertion ever again when you came here.

But, since your stay so far has mostly involved enduring things that make you feel at your worst, why not pile another one on top?

Luckily, the layout of the Academy isn't too confusing, and you can easily find an outdoor running track behind the main building. While there's still remnants of yesterday's downpour on the stone walkways nearby, the sky above is bright and clear for the most part. It would seem that it would be a nice day for a bit of exercise, but it turns out that there's only one person there. She sees you standing just by the track, and comes to an almost-literally screeching halt just in front of you.

As she goes to retrieve a water bottle - next to which you just happen to be standing - you can't help but be impressed by her athletic figure. About a head taller than you are, you can guess much of that is her legs, that seem to last forever and be made entirely of lean muscle. Your vision pans up to find that her arms are more slender but still visibly firm, and her hair, about as short as yours but golden-brown and messier, flutters a little in the breeze. Every bit of skin that is showing is smooth and pristine.

She spots you, and with a little "oop", gets right up and gives a smile that seems so bright it could match the sun. "Oh, hey! You're a new face, haven't seen you around!" She extends her hand to allow you to shake it. You rather trepidatiously extend yours, but she grabs it and firmly shakes. She's got a tight grip too. Just like Lacie, only you don't get the feeling she's trying to crush you. Only that she's succeeding.

When she finally lets go, you have to take a deep breath. "Yes... I've only been around for a couple of days, and I've been occupied with classes and... other things." You really don't want to go into it, or even think of the other things right now.

Either she noticed your lack of enthusiasm for the topic or she didn't pay attention to what you said at all, as she just barrels on. "Never mind that. Best time to start a training regime is today, I always say! My name's Lara. What's yours?"

"Rosie..." You almost forget to reply, as Lara's demeanour seems so driven it's almost overpowering. And what she just said suggests to you that you've been press-ganged into a bit of light athletics. "I'm not exactly the sporty type... You might be disappointed."

"Nonsense, Rosie, you pretty little thing, you~" She ruffles your hair without a bit of warning, pushing slightly too hard on your head in the process. "No matter who you are, it's easy to stay in shape! You just need to find your pace!" She seems ready to tear off, but notices that you're not dressed for this sort of thing. "Oh - there's a running shirt and shorts your size in my bag. Gotta be prepared in case a new training partner shows up!"

She unzips a duffel bag nearby, and searching through it there is indeed clothing matching hers, in your size. And in just about every other size on the planet. How prepared is this girl for a new arrival?!

"It's kind of a long walk to the changing rooms, so, I guess you could change in the bushes over there?" Lara points over to a thick growth of green on one side of the track. "It's pretty much complete cover. Sure, someone could walk in, but don't worry - around here, it's not like anyone's gonna complain about getting an eyeful~" She winks at you, and you get just a little warmer.