It was a fine day.
Rain had begun falling in the middle of the night and continued pattering down until morning, leaving the air damp.
Miaomiao stood before the mirror, examining her reflection from different angles.
She wore the uniform of Gotham's Anders Preparatory Academy: a little black blazer with the school crest embroidered on the left breast, a matching pleated skirt, a white Peter Pan collar blouse underneath, and a matching black bow, along with black knee-high socks and brown, round-toed leather shoes.
A black ribbon held Miaomiao's long, jet-black hair in a simple half-up style, with a few strands falling naturally beside her cheeks.
This was Miaomiao's first time dressing like this. She usually wore longer dresses, so the pleated skirt that fell just past her knees felt rather novel.
"Your schoolbag, Miss Miaomiao."
Alfred handed Miaomiao the bag he had prepared, his gaze gentle.
"Are you nervous about your first day at school?"
"Not really." Miaomiao stood there obediently, holding her bag. "All right, actually, a little. Just a tiny bit..."
Miaomiao held her fingers a tiny distance apart to show that it really was only a very little bit.
"I've never been to a human school before. I don't know what I'm supposed to do."
"That's all right." Alfred nodded slightly and reached up to straighten her slightly crooked bow, his voice soft. "There's no need to force yourself to do anything. Just be yourself, as you always are. If you feel uncomfortable, it's perfectly fine to sit quietly to one side. There are snacks and warm water in your bag, so have a little something if you get hungry between classes. The school cafeteria opens at noon. You can try the food there and see whether it suits your tastes."
Dick had already returned to