Even the stars fall sometimes

At Odds

“This is NOT ACCEPTABLE!” MR.Aldine shouts slamming his fist on the table. “What kind of president are we providing to the other students by allowing that girl to continue being here” The spite in his words echoing the room. “This is an esteemed school that many fight their entire lives just to afford the opportunity to apply. How can we just let this girl do what ever she wants? Not only does she not take her studies seriously but now she has injured one of her instructors! WE CAN NOT ALLOW THIS!” He can be seen shaking with anger leaning forward.

“Ellis that is enough!” The head master says sternly “Both Rora and her brothers tuition were paid for in full including a generous donation to our litterateur departments. Which we all know is what is paying your salary for the next ten years.” Calmly the head master folds his hands before speaking again. “Now. The other students may consider Rora an orphan and a freak. For now we must not allow any of them to know the truth. That was the condition of the continuing support of this institution. We will keep on as we have before. The terms also state that Rora should receive the best instruction in all of the subjects we offer EVEN if it means private lessons. There is 6 months until the next prep rally. You will all do well to make sure she is ready. I will personally make sure she will be present at this rally.

“Atticus what do you think?” The head master asks “Will she be ready in time?” Mr. Watterson chuckles slightly “Shes ready now. She just doesn't know it yet” a sigh of relief can be heard throughout the meeting room.

“Very well. The rest of you need to step it up. Even if that means taking time away from yourselves and your families. This is vital to the very survival of each and everyone both in and associated with this facility. If you have to stay late to hold private lessons on the weekends DO IT.” The head master looks around slightly worried that his staff probably will fail and as head master he will suffer the most out of anyone. Only the Gods know what kind of cruel punishment he will receive.

If no one else has anything to add to this meeting then I will officially close.

A small cough can be heard towards the back of the room. One of the teachers stands up and slowly walks forward. “Head master if I may. I would like to reserve at least half of Saturdays with Miss Rora. I feel that It may help us immensely.”

“If there are no objections to Miss Rudious taking Saturdays with Rora then I will allow it” A wave of murmurs can be heard throughout the room. Some saying its fine but most saying “Thank the gods that I wont have to waste my weekends for this!”

“Its settled then! I will have my assistant give Rora her new schedule and this change will be effective now. I still expect the rest of you to spend extra time during the week with Rora. Anyone not doing so will be disciplined to the highest effect.

With that final statement the meeting adjourned and the teachers all left for their classrooms. Only three people stayed in the room.

“Do you really think we will be okay?” Head master asked with a shaky voice.

“I do” Both Mr. Watterson and Miss Rudious spoke in unison.