I Know That Name... (Suekeichi)

[Hatsuharu Kenjutsushi]

Hatsuharu was still finding his way around the Institute, but for the most part he felt like he was getting used to the halls already. Things were a lot less strict when comparing it to Eisai. He was just glad the adjustment wasn't as difficult as he thought it was going to be. Being around his family was definitely helping.

He found the staff lounge, supposing that he could take a little time to settle in before looking for Appoline and Cassiopeia.

Hatsu sat down briefly, sighing heavily and running his hands across his hair and down his face. Already he was tired. If nothing else, he knew that much. More than likely it was the influx of new mental proportions; a place full of people he didn't know and powers his mind was rapidly trying to process and understand. The barrier in his mind felt weaker, but he knew it would strengthen soon enough. For now, coffee would have to suffice. Spying the machine, Hatsu pulled himself up again and made his way over towards it. About halfway through making the pick-me-up drink he desperately wanted, Hatsu heard the door open. He half-glanced back over his shoulder, not really taking in whoever was there.

"Can I get you one?" He asked, picking up a separate mug and dangling it off his finger.

[Suekeichi Minamori]

Suekeichi was a master of making himself at home just about anywhere. Hammel was not an exception to that in the least. While the biology teacher spent very little time in his own office, he had already filled it with varying low maintenance plants and colorful furniture. He hadn't acted on his threat to decorate Vincent's more than to pick out a rather colorful piece of art. He'd just kept forgetting to bring it to campus so he could act on said threat.

He'd been thinking on other things he could do to spruce up the trainer's office as he opened the door to the staff lounge. He listened to the door click shut before responding, waving the unopened packet of tea in his hand. "Just hot water for me, thanks."

[Hatsuharu Kenjutsushi]

Hot water? Sounded like someone was just interested in tea. Hatsu was quick to oblige once the kettle brought itself to the boil; he swung both cups to the counter side by side, pouring the water into both. He added the instant coffee satchel to his, searching for the sugar to add a sprinkle into his cup. He figured he should ask; "Need any? Sugar, I mean. Or milk, I suppose. Depends on the tea." And depending on the answer, he would comply before taking hold of the cup by the handle and finally looking at who he was talking to.

Did he recognise the face? Not at all.

"Here you are." He said, setting it down wherever he wanted it with a smile. Hatsuharu glanced at him briefly before turning back around and adding a splash of milk to his cup. "I don't suppose you've been here for very long, have you? I'm finding myself a little lost and possibly in need of directions."

[Suekeichi Minamori]

There was no look of recognition on Suekeichi's end of things either as he made his way to stand beside Hatsuharu.

He shook his head and waved his hand a bit. "None for me thanks." Once the cup of water was set down, he placed his now opened tea bag inside to let it steep. And with that he scooped up the cup and turned to lean against the counter. He let out a hum of thought. "I've only been here just about a week myself. So it completely depends on where you're heading," he returned Hatsuharu's smile with one of his own, tugging at the string to his teabag and watching the color of the water darken.

"Then again, I'm not against exploring either," he added with a shrug and fleeting raise to his eyebrows. When his tea was to his liking, he plucked the bag from it and placed it in the nearest trash can. Green tea, of course. Occasionally Suekeichi would indulge a cup of Earl Grey. He quite liked the taste, and scent, of bergamot. Not today though.

"Are you a teacher?"

[Hatsuharu Kenjutsushi]

Hatsu offered a small nod of understanding. So he wouldn't be incredibly sure either. Not that it mattered, but it would have been nice to run into someone who could confidently direct him if he really needed it. Sometimes he felt a little foolish wandering around the halls.

He gave off a quick, uncontrollable laugh at the concept of exploring the school grounds. "You'd probably blend in nicely with the newer students." He pointed out, envisioning adults exploring like children in their own world.

"No, a Recruiter." Hatsu replied, leaning against the counter nearby and looking over at the other man. "I just transferred from Eisai with a particular student. Are you a teacher?" He asked, unable to deter himself for indulging in the nature of his powers. "It wouldn't happen to have anything to do with plants, if you were?" He added, bringing the cup to his mouth once he posed the secondary question.

[Suekeichi Minamori]

Suekeichi grinned at the thought of blending in with the students. He never had liked the idea of growing up and being an adult. Sure, it was inevitable, but he was set to deny that until the day he died.

"I am a teacher," he chuckled. "Though I'm teaching biology, I'd prefer horticulture or botany. But it'll do." He took a sip of his tea before extending a hand to Hatsu for a shake. "You got me," he replied to the second with a slight shake to the head. "Suekeichi Minamori. Plant manipulator. Nice to meet you."

[Hatsuharu Kenjutsushi]

Hatsuharu offered a nod of acknowledgement. Biology would have been a potential guess, but he hadn't been willing to assume and then be wrong. It ruined the illusion of knowing a lot more than he actually did. "Admittedly, I cheated." Hatsu confessed with a laugh. Still, he took hold of the hand offered to him and secured it with a firm handshake.

The name rang a bell. He'd heard it before, he was sure. But where... He couldn't say.

"Hatsuharu Kenjutsushi." He began, sounding a little cautious. Maybe Nik had talked about him before? "Power Identifier. So yes, technically it's cheating."

Oh. Suekeichi. Shit, he did know that name.

[Suekeichi Minamori]

"Kenjutsushi?" He replied without missing a beat. "You wouldn't happen to be related to Dr. Kenjutsushi would you?" That surname was about as popular in Japan as his first name was.