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Selvina frowned slightly, only revealing a portions of her worries as the headmistress seemed prepared to deny her.  However, her time with Sly had taught her not to panic - or at least not to show it in an overly visible manner.  Her reaction seemed to pay off as the headmistress made an offer.

It was fair, at least.  [color=gray]"I ... I find that acceptable and reasonable.  I may be a good student, but I have never demonstrated my excellence in either research nor teaching.  Though I have read up on the theories of it."[/color]  Then again, she had practically read up on everything.  [color=gray]"Payment is no concern in the short term, really.  You may not appreciate my blue blood, but I do enjoy it's perks.  I'll probably have my father and his compatriots set me up a nice tower if my moving here is a more permanent fixture, unless you have something in mind.  Either way, I still need to talk with my family.  And besides, I need to hire a servant or get another familiar.  I did promise Sly she wouldn't be a simple servant, and I intend to follow through with that."[/color]

Selvina seemed to think for a few minutes about the possibilities, but waited for a couple seconds.  [color=gray]"I assume I'll start those responsibilities in full at the beginning of next semester?  Who would I be working under?"[/color]

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Maoin listened to the exchange, not bothering to turn and look at it.  [i]Escort me home?  Isn't she the one who made us stop?[/i]  She would have been impressed by Avaline's display if it had been an honest attempt to get a good deal rather than just being her simple state of mind.  Still though, Maoin took one of the offered fish sticks and couldn't help but smile just slightly - and just for a moment - as she took a bite from its side and felt the coins add a little weight back to her pouch.

It seemed Miss Avaline had a useful talent, even if it was getting guillible and well-meaning merchants to offer discounts on tasty things.  [color=darkslateblue]"Yes, yes, something like that miss.  Thank you.  Now let us get going."[/color]  Maoin turned her tail to the direction they had come from, hoping that now Avaline had eaten - she still had 3 fish left - she'd be able to make it through the remained of the trip without causing another problem.