Mahogany Doors

[Horo]

And there he left her, alone before massive wooden doors. Horo couldn't help but stare in awe at the craftsmanship that must have gone into each chip that carved more of the ornate design into the hard wood. With a deep breath Horo began to push on the door whose size was only more magnified by her small stature. The strain on her face was enhanced by the torch lit hallway's eerie glow. Her bare feet slid backwards on the mahogany floor as she strained with all her might, but it was of no use. The doors were more like a deceivingly crafted wall.

"Aryous siie! qgt qinr tiy iowb! Iowb!" Horo grumbled as she slammed her fist on the door. She looked around, seeing nothing that may have be a signal of easier entrance into the room before her. "Iowb! Fis slnnur! Iowb!" Horo asked herself, once again in her native tongue. She kicked the door before turning her back to it. "Bir fibba iowb-..." Giovanni's voice rang in her head, reminding her that now she had to practice speaking in the language of this nation and not her own. She took a moment to think, turning back to the door. "Iwob! O~ OPEN!"

At the sound of her voice the doors moved ever so slightly. With an excited smile Horo pressed on the doors and forced them open to reveal a room with a man. Waiting. Roy had told her before he left her that Alvion wouldn't be kind to her for her actions... "Qglr wcwe rgw oybuagnwbt, U xlb Rljw ur!" she said in her native tongue once more, taking her first steps towards the master of discipline.

***All the random language in the post is Horo speaking in her native tongue. The Anulupis language is strange, but there is a cypher to translate the words, so long as I typed correctly. Can you figure it out?***

[Johnathan]

(You didn't substitute the letter in a couple of spots but otherwise very clever ^^)

An arc of energy passed by Horo's right cheek close enough to draw a thin line of blood. Two cold eyes bore into her as Alvion turned his head to glare.

"Alcw tiye oeiys wzxklnlruiba die rgiaw qgi xlew, fuek." The professor spat the words back at her in her native tongue. "I have neither the time nor the patience to ensure that you're properly house broken. I suggest you learn your place and learn it fast." Alvion snapped his fingers and the doors slammed shut behind her. With another snap, a metal chair shot from a dark corner of the room, sliding to a stop next to him.

"Have a seat Miss Whitetail. We have some matters to discuss."

[Horo]

Horo straightened up as Alvion replied to her nearly as well as a native would have. She quickly changed her attitude and took a seat before him slowly. ”Ok. You made your point.”

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Mekura walked toward the disciplinary building and noted that the door was open since the sound from inside was traveling. About to walk through it, the mahogany doors slammed in her face causing her eyes to narrow. Really now you would think he would check to make sure no one else was coming through. Displeased with Alvion the blond haired woman kicked the door open with maybe just a bit to much force as it swung open wide. "Alvion would you please refrain from slamming the door shut before checking to make sure that there is not another person on the other side?"

Dragging the four boys through the door she felt them shake at the sight of Alvion. He was not someone you wanted to piss off. Feeling them try to flee she simply pulled them forward and smacked their heads together again. "These four were caught beating up a first year right in the middle of the cafeteria." Letting them go the dazed students fell to the ground as they tried to rid their vision of stars.

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Alvion nodded as Mekura walked through the door.

“My apologies Miss Nezumi, my haste increases inversely to my patience with these kids.” With a gesture, the four kids were wrenched from the floor and slammed into one of the walls where they stuck like flies to fly paper. “Honestly, this type of behavior only comes around on opening day and the closing ceremony. They must be trying to show off for the new students and parents.” With a sigh, Alvion pushed a button on his desk. A moment later, a door on the left side of the room opened, and a man with a black mask walked in.

“Lieutenant, I want it made very clear that we will not tolerate this sort of behavior. Any student caught fighting today is to be made an example of. Tell them to save it for the semester. Unsanctioned fights are strictly forbidden.” The masked man bowed to Alvion.

“Understood.” Turning on the spot, the man vanished.

Alvion leaned back into his chair rubbing his eyes. He appraised Horo suspiciously.

“Now, Miss Whitetail, would you care to explain your situation to me?”

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Horo felt a fear she hadn't felt since the day her tribe had run her out. This man, Alvion, was powerful. More powerful than she ever imagined someone could be. Her hands gripped her pants tightly as she built up the courage to even open her mouth. The frog in her throat croaked as her quivering lips parted ever so slightly. “I... ah” Horo tried to begin, but the words wouldn't come out.

’Come on Horo! You’ve got to snap out of it. He’s strong, scarry and kinda cute, but that doesn’t mean you have to be afraid of him. I’m shaking.... No! Stop it body! I can’t... I... I!”

Horo took hold of the desk before her and closed her eyes, with a firm grasp in her hand she forced her muscles to contract and yanked her forehead down onto the hardwood. A loud thud rang for a second; Horo’s head forced back by the unyielding desk seemed to rattle upon her shoulders. Her head tapped the back of her chair before falling forward once more towards the desk. Horo’s eyes flew open while her hands repositioned themselves, smacking the top of the desk as she prevented herself from taking another blow. She rubbed her head, feeling out the damage she had caused to herself. The desk had naught a scratch.

”Well, that solves that problem... Why am I here again? Oh right!” Horo sat back in her chair like a queen. ”This seat is rather comfy, excuse me while I.” She began shifting around until she was perfectly comfortable. ”There. I was walking around the cafe’ when some punks were insulting a perfectly innocent girl, calling her names and being jerks. She smiled and walked away but I couldn’t just let those punks get away with it. So I taught them a lesson in causing pain to others. I bashed one guy's head with a few pieces of furniture, insulted someone’s mother. It happened really fast so I can’t go into details. But I showed them what for until they flying man stopped me.”

Horo readjusted herself in the seat to a more respectful position with her legs hanging off the front since they couldn’t touch the ground. She smiled at Alvion, wondering if he would be able to catch her lie. She remember exactly what had happened in the confrontation, not to mention how she was slightly embellishing her abilities.

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Mekura just shook her head not even blinking when the boys flew toward the wall and stuck there like they had been hung up. She was used to this by now. "Blair is in the lunch room at the moment and she might just hang the next ones from the rafters instead of bringing them here." Of course that would probably be after she saw how the fight played out. Oh boy maybe she should go back before Blair let them start a brawl in the dining hall. When Alvion turned his attention to Ms. Whitetail she kinda got curious as the girl was questioned. Waiting here for a few more moments would be okay. Sliding her hand through the air she opened the wavelengths searching for the one for the cafeteria before opening it and moving it over to the side.

Now she could keep an eye on the cafeteria and listen to the girl's explanation. When a loud bang resonated from the girl she blinked as her pale eyes widened. Suddenly the girl seemed to have snapped out of whatever fear she had felt causing Mekura to bite back a grin. Crossing her arms she reached up with her right hand and covered her lips which were gradually growing a smile. Listening to her she knew she was embellishing it all. She had been in the lunchroom when it had all happened only Roy had gotten to it before her. The girl had actually been on the losing end. "Almost seems like a classic case of self-defence, only for another student." Waiting for Alvions response she thought about a suitable punishment before suggesting it though she had to see what Alvion wanted to do.

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Horo raised her arms into what could only be described as a field goal position. ”That’s exactly how I would describe it! Impersonal self defense!” Horo turned towards Mikura and mouthed a thank you for the turn of phrase. She looked back to Alvion ”If I hadn’t... What’s the word... Protected her, then those bullies could have done the same thing to her or another student! I was doing a public service!” Horo beamed with a self righteous confidence now.

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[Johnathan]

Alvion's eyes narrowed in annoyance as Horo told her story. It must have been the fortieth self defense excuse he'd heard that day. When Mekura reaffirmed his thoughts, the lights surged menacingly as his temper flared. He leaned forwards onto his arm as he glared daggers into Horo's skull.

"Now listen here Miss Whitetail. While self defense and the defense of others is indeed a viable reason to fight, when you continue to fight beyond that threshold it creeps into the realm of things that annoy me. There are many people who are always searching for opportunities to practice 'self defense.' Most of them wind up here, in my office, sitting in that very chair." The sound of all energy draining from the surrounding circuits could be heard, and the air grew noticeable colder as sparks began to arc along the surface of Alvion's clothes and skin.

"I have a unique method of demonstrating what true self defense is. Would you like a private lesson, Miss Whitetail?"

[Rikka]

Mekura heard the almost inaudible thank you as the girl moved her lips. Maybe she shouldn't be thanking her yet. Even as the thought crossed her mind she felt Alvions anger as he spoke about things that annoyed him. Her eye brows shot up as he caused the electrical circuits to drain. Rubbing her head over his antics she would swear he was like a child having to show off his power to get respect. When he finished speaking Mekura walked forward and stopped next to the girl. "I think that would be just a bit too harsh seeing as she was on the losing end of her little heroics. May I suggest a punishiment?"

Mekura placed her hand on Horo's shoulder to quiet her if she decided to say anything against Mekura speaking up about her lose in the dining hall. "How about for the next two months she has detention with me after classes and for half a day on the weekends in the gym? It would consist of various physical activities such as laps, picking up equipment and cleaning the gym till its spotless. All of which will teach her discipline, control and keep her out of trouble cause she wont have the energy." Mekura stood silently as she waited for his response. Her punishment actually wasn't that lenient. The gym was huge and Mekura had control over the gym area meaning she could keep Horo till late at night running laps or doing squats if needed. Mekura knew the girl had been in the wrong and would probably have her doing vigorous activities for the first three weeks at the least.

[Horo]

Horo wasn't going to allow Alvion the pleasure of scarring her again. She sat still and respectful as he emphasized the word annoy. But then again Mikura came to her rescue. Horo gave a look of thankfulness as the punishment was ruled out. Until she remember what a month actually was. "Wait.. two months.... That is like, forever! That is totally... what is the word... icwejukk!... ummm. Overkill!"

Horo wanted to launch out of the room, but the way the body had been handled wasn't any more appealing then the other options before her. She decided that Mikura's would probably be the safest one. "Well, if that keeps me from being a bondage slave I think I will op for the two months punishment."

[Johnathan]

Alvion's eyebrows furrowed together at Mekura's suggestion. An annoyed expression crossed his face.

"Now just a moment Mekura." Faint footsteps began to echo from the hall. "I'm afraid that if we are lenient on the first day, the new students will never learn." The footsteps grew louder. Someone was running towards them. "If you would like, we can enact bot of our-" Alvion was cut off as a door to the side of the room was flung open.

"Alvion!" The sweet and excited call echoed through the chamber. All anger and annoyance vanished from Alvion face and were replaced by a look of defeat.

"Good afternoon Chrysta-"

"Oooh!" Chrystaline let out a girlish squeal as she saw Horo, rushing over to her. "Look at those cute ears!" Reaching out, oblivious to any words of protest, Chrystaline began rubbing Horo's ears affectionately. "And your tail, it's so fluffy!" The elated professor began stroking her tail, admiring its softness. At this point, Alvion had completely resigned himself to the situation, and was leaning on his hand. Without loosing any steam, Chrystaline spotted the other standing occupant of the room, and immediately swept the small professor up into a big hug.

"Mekura! You're here too? It's so good to see you, you're as cute as ever!" Chrystaline was rubbing her cheek against Mekura's affectionately. Her very presence seemed entirely out of place in the bleak disciplinary building. She settled the professor into her right arm, and pulled Horo along into her left as she turned away from Alvion and began leading them towards the exit.

"We have so much to catch up on! Oh, and I can't get enough of these ears!" She tilted her head back to smile at Alvion. "I know your busy dear, but don't forget about dinner tonight! You promised me a romantic evening and I'm looking forward to it!" Alvion sighed and rubbed his temple. He had been attempting to glare at her and failing at it miserably. Finally he relaxed back into his chair and gave her is small but sincere smile.

"I always keep my promises." Chrystaline giggled, turned away, and all but skipped with her 'prizes' from the room. As the doors slammed shut behind them, Chrystaline spun ahead of them and smiled to Horo warmly.

"That was a close one wasn't it. Good thing I was coming by huh? You look like a first year, what's your name?"

[Rikka]

Mekura felt the girl's eyes on her as she voiced her punishment plan. It took all she had not to grin as the girl piped up about two months being over kill. Of course Alvion ignored Horo as he ended up annoyed with her instead. Hearing the foot steps she recognized them and simply crossed her arms over her chest and grinned as Alvion tried to negotiate with her. "Actually I win this argument. My punishment it is then and I'm lowering it to a month." Before he could have time to argue with her the door was flung open and his wife walked in cutting off anything further conversation on the topic as she squealed, at least that's what it felt like to her. Wincing she rubbed her ears and reigned in her hearing as Chrystaline actually let out a girlish squeal as she focused her sites on Horo. Side stepping she narrowly missed being squished by the woman as she cuddled Horo and rubbed the girl's ears and tail.

Before she could run for it she was scooped into a hug by the younger girl and sighed in defeat. "Hello Chrystaline how are you today? And Shouldn't I be the one saying that since I'm older?" Settled into the Younger woman's right arm she gave up any attempt to run away that she may have been plotting and allowed herself to be led out of the disciplinary building as the Chrystaline helped Horo escape from Alvion's punishment. When the door had shut behind them she stretched and patted the younger professors shoulder even as she began questioning Horo. "Horo this doesn't mean your off the hook. Report to the gym straight after your classes are done. One month detention with me. Also you must spend half a day on the weekends with me too. If you try to skip please keep in mind that there is no where on or off campus that I can't find you. Oh and I'm Professor Nezumi."

She normally wasn't that bad of a teacher, but she had to say Alvion was kind of correct that if they were lenient then all the first years would be fighting on the first day. So She would send the girl through rigorous activity the first week then lighten up the rest of the month. Maybe even help her with her homework. Walking off she waved at them as she spoke up once more. "See you later Professor Chrystaline and Horo Whitetail." With that she headed back to the dining hall where she was afraid that Blair may have hung someone from the ceiling.

[Horo]

Horo tried to fight her way out of Chrystaline's grasp! She tossed and turned, left and right but the woman only used her movements to better grasp her fluffy parts. Eventually Chrystaline abandoned her molestation and turned her attention to Mikura. Horo looked wide eyed at Alvion and softly squeaked. "I've been violated!" Chrystaline grabbed Horo again and started herding her out of the room, she looked back at Alvion with large puppy dog eyes as she mouthed "Save me" before the door closed.

Horo jumped back from Chrystaline and took up a defensive stance. "Back you fiend!" Horo slowly began to back away from the women. "I may be young but I know that I don't want to be groped by some old woman! Child molestation! You're a child molester!" Horo was about to make a break for it when a hand touched her shoulder. She jumped up like a frightened cat and lost control of her half transformation, going full humanoid. She belly flopped the ground about six inches from where she had jumped, pushed herself onto her hands and knees, and donkey kicked backwards.

She then began scurrying away as a middle aged man held his gut. The man gritted his teeth and transformed adeptly into his wolf form. Ilmiore dashed forward and snatched Horo up by the miniature scruff of her neck. He dragged Horo back kicking and screaming until she was in front of Chrystaline once again. "HORO! ACT YOUR AGE AND STOP IT!" Horo froze and looked up, the hulking mass of fur above her was her father. He looked towards his now torn uniform and sighed, transforming facing the other direction from the ladies and tyeing the straps of his overhauls around his neck to keep them held up. He turned back towards the three women and gave Horo a displeased eye. "Explain yourself now, Horo!"

"Dad! She was molesting me!" Ilmiore raised an eyebrow. "How? Don't you think Miss Mikura would have stopped her? Why would she even do that Horo?" Horo turned to her father and pleaded. "But it's true! I was in the sadist's office and she came in and started touching me all over! I didn't want her touching my private parts but she did! That's molestation!" Ilmiore looked at Chrystaline and Mikura, trying to get their read on the situation.

"Horo, where did she touch you?"
"My privates!"
"Be specific, please"
Horo looked blankly at her dad.
"Specific?! She was groping my ears and tail!"

Ilmiore tried very hard to hold his laughter back, looking at Chrystaline and Mikura hoping that would take over, but he knew what he had to do.
"Horo, you're ears and tail are not your private parts."
"Yes they are! They are private, for looking not touching! And I read the definition of molestation and it was touching privates parts of a kid who didn't want then touched."
"Horo, in this society private parts are not your ears or tail."
"Yes they... they aren't?"
"No Horo, they aren't."
"Then what are?"
"Gender specific parts are considered the privates."

Horo starred blankly at Ilmiore. She wanted to question him, but she knew he wouldn't lie to her. "So it's only molestation if she touches my vagina? Then what is what she did called?"

Ilmiore starred blankly back at Horo. He didn't know. "I... I don't know..." a buzzer went off and Ilmiore jumped up. "Oh no! I have to get back to work or I'll never finish before midnight! I'm sorry Horo, but I'm sure if you ask Chrystaline nicely she won't touch your ears or tail when you have them out. I have to go now honey. Bye bye!" Ilmiore dashed off.

Horo looked at Chrystaline and laughed slightly, "Oh... ummm what a misunderstanding we have here... Ah.... Can you not touch my ears and tail?" Horo looked to Mikura as she forced herself back into her half transformation. "And when am I to report?"

[Johnathan]

"My, my my," Chrystaline wasn't phased in the slightest. Her shining smile was as pleasant as always. She reached out and affectionately rubbed the girls head. "Don't worry about a thing. I understand all too well how difficult it can be adjusting to a new culture. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me. I love helping new students!"

[Rikka]

Mekura stopped and looked back as the child confronted Chrystaline before being chastised by her father. Chuckling she waved. "After class first day of the semester." With that she walked off to finalize her rules for her classes and to check on Blair in the cafeteria.

((Ooc; Short cause she was leaving anyways.))

[Horo]

Horo stood tremulous as Mikura left her alone with Chrystaline. She was positive that Chrystaline's comment was jocular and false much like the woman's histrionic performance back inside Alvion's office; It did cross her mind however that Alvion may just be an uxorious man. Horo rationed that it would be wise to wait for a judicious opportunity for escape and so she decided to take advantage of her irksome situation.

"I'm sorry for... that. No hard feelings?"

Horo extended her hand with a mendacious shimmer in her eyes. She inwardly prayed that Chrystaline wouldn't possess the same sagacious nature that Alvion did.

"Maybe we can take a chance to teach me more about this culture?"

This would be her chance, once Chrystaline started in motion Horo would make her escape for the redolent trees outside.