"Is this one of those scientifically proven facts?"

Sable tilts her head and looks at Maya.

"I don't know of any studies, but it may simply be under the general principle all of Vale and Beacon operates with about investing in mood."

"I guess that makes sense."

And soon enough they enter the cafeteria. Most of RWBY and JNPR can be seen in the usual spot, Nora with an enormous plate of pancakes, but Jade and Blake are absent.

Lilian goes and grabs some waffles and sausages for her breakfast, along with a big mug of apple juice, then comes to sit with JSMN. 

The reduced teams JSMN and RWBY are sitting closer together with two members missing between them. Sable sits down on the window side. With a plate of sausage and eggs, and a couple waffles.

Ruby is next to her, and gives her a friendly shoulder bump. "Hi girls!"

She's eating a bowl of cereal and has several waffles as well.

"Good morning," Weiss says simply.

"Anyone got plans for today?", asks Yang after swallowing a bite.

"Good morning, girls," says December. "I was thinking maybe some sparring? I'm still a clueless newbie at this whole combat school thing, but I've got to catch up somehow."

"Only thing I'm any good at teaching is unarmed, but I'd love to spar. Maybe best to focus on your own weapon for now, though. What're you leaning toward?"

"Saber and buckler, with some form of ranged backup we haven't figured out yet. We'll get there."

"Solid pick. Be fun to spar once you're more used to it. And you'll figure out your ranged option. Rubes took ages before she settled on making Crescent Rose a sniper-scythe."

"We'll do our best."

Lilian starts to work on her food. 

"Any plans from the rest of you?"

She scratches her head sheepishly. "I've got an assignment for Port due tomorrow, so I'm gonna be working on that."

"I will be on an extra orienteering assignment, because apparently my team leader believes I need more practical experience," Weiss replies primly.

"Eheh," Ruby giggles nervously, before firing back. "I just don't want anything to happen to you 'cause you're not used to the wilderness, Weiss! It's not my fault the tutors your dad picked didn't teach you anything about the outdoors."

"Honestly," Maya adds with a minute frown, "I wouldn't put it past Jacques to arrange that deliberately."

She huffs. "He would, wouldn't he? Likely hopes I'll get overwhelmed and come running home."

"Honestly I could probably use orienteering experience too. I've never been outside of Vale before."

"We probably shouldn't start you on the same assignment I've got Weiss doing. It's a bit on the more complicated side and we should wait until you're used to keeping your Aura up for longer periods first. Also I planned the assignment for Weiss not having distractions so probably wait for the next one. Maybe a weekday afternoon or next weekend?"

"Okay, that makes sense. Sorry, I didn't really mean to invite myself along..."