"They say that all men are created equal but today may be the only day that is true. A lot of you have advanced your skills to a proffessional level. Skills of your choice, not skills anyone has chosen for you. Today is the day you achieve the greatest thing of them all, the last step for a Novice heading towards being a Master."
On a normal day, very few would have stayed silent while Old Josh talked for his reputation as the most hated man at Rockville was undisputed, second only to Principal Russo. Rumours had it noone remembered when Old Josh had come to Rockville and some stories once spread he had been one of the founding fathers of Rockville Academy but that was dismissed though after it was revealed he was only a Grandmaster. Easy to spot because of his white beard that makes it impossible for anyone to see his mouth and his chin. He was hated for being strict with students visiting the library and not hesitating to fine students for breaking library rules. But on this particular day, he comes bearing the meditation scrolls.
Most skills are owned by certain bloodlines and clans and therefore anyone can learn their preferred art at home. However, the mind techniques cannot be shared or replicated and every scroll is special in its own way. Noone gets to choose a mind technique but every scroll is special and it is the scroll that reasonates with the person. High quality meditation scrolls cannot be bought and the only way to get them is to enroll in the government academies.
Old Josh coughed after seeing he had gotten the attention of everyone before continuing." Once you bind with a scroll, it turns to ash amd the words of the scroll is embedded in your mind and the voice of the technique will help you master it, and become the only warrior worth of respect, a Master." He paused going on another round of coughing before continuing, "The scroll reads your mind. So the technique you get is tailor-made for you. Never compare the techniques and most importantly keep your technique a secret for one day it will be your secret weapon. Having said that, " he paused again to let the words settle in the young minds, " Make your way into the library and your scroll will call unto you."
On cue with his final words, the giant oak doors opened. The chatter among the students grew louder each prayed for a good technique. The best techniques were always for survival but most loved the legend of the technique that could double the attributes of one's skills.
"Kumo! Spencer!" All the students paused as Old Josh's voice came rumbling above all the indistinct chatter. "And you others, if you dare touch anything else, I will take all your special silver and gold coins." He then flashed an evil smile forcing all the students to file into the library quietly. He then turned back to the two boys.
He flashed them a genuine smile and shook their hands." How are you my boys? Hope you are doing fine. Now Spencer, I believe a certain guildmaster who is probably related to you wants to see you. So I would say just after getting your scroll, go to the gym to see Instructor Darrien." He then turned his gaze towards Kumo," Instructor Darrien is calling for you and I don't want him angry at me. So go to him, he is in the gym, I believe you talked about this. You will get to collect your scroll later and that is according to him. Now leave."
Both boys bowed before going their different directions.