Not a word was spoken of the incident, in fact, hardly any words were shared between father and daughter that evening. Tonya wasn’t sure whether she’d rather her father yell and be angry or not. Her good mood from saying Farwell to Eddie felt smothered by the thickened atmosphere of the deafening silence. Everything that could have been said had already been discussed, and that wasn’t much. At least her father hadn’t enacted even more punishments, perhaps he considered their damaged trust, and the school’s week long detention to be sufficient. Whatever the case Mr. Tabbet took a premature evening, mumbling some excuse about getting to work early tomorrow, leaving Tonya nothing more to do then catch up on a lot of overdo homework, and talk to Ossar about what had occurred. The serpent kwami was less than pleased that they all knew each other by name at that point, but proved to be at least understanding of the predicament. His cold eyes, and disapproving mood only added to Tonya’s discomfort however and after only thirty minutes of struggling through math problems and history short answers she huffed out a “g’night Ossar.” And went to sleep resolving to do the work eventually. The next morning Tonya arouse to find the house empty, and a note saying her father would be late coming home that night. Implying heavily that he’d missed vital hours of work yesterday. Fixing herself a bowl of cold cereal Tonya munched on the sugary kernels while watching Ossar swim about in a separate bowl of milk she’d set out for him. His rhythmic laps triggered an important fact she’d almost forgotten to share with him. [color=ed145b]“Oh, Ossar I forgot to tell you last night. The other kwami wanted to meet, during our detention. You were asleep, so you wouldn’t have heard.” [/color] The snake’s body stilled, and he rested still on the surface of his milky sea, like a miniature sea serpent rising above the waves. [color=00a651]“My friends and I have not come together in many long years. Our meeting shall be joyous no doubt.”[/color] But then the serpent’s eyes clouded, and he shook his head.[color=007236] “No, it cannot be. Trivial past-time might be enjoyable for the moment, but detrimental in excess. Should something occur and I remain incapable to enact my bond with the miraculous, all for my own selfish desires, thou might find yourself vulnerable to Rouge-Bat’s aggression. Better to err on the side of caution.” [/color] Tonya laughed, sloshing the bowl, causing milk to flow over Ossar’s head. He rose into the air indigently, his forked tongue flickering out to clear his eyes and nostrils. [color=ed145b]“Rouge-bat doesn’t know who we are, there’s tons of schools, and thousands of kids our age in Louisville.”[/color] Tonya explained. She wasn’t having so great of a morning, and she’d be darned if Ossar missed out meeting his friends because he was worried about her being attacked. [color=ed145b]“What are the chances he attacks our school, during our detention when no one is there? Small I’d say. And we’ll be literally down the hallway scrubbing lockers. You are going, and that’s final.” [/color] Ossar bowed his head, sinking once more into his bowl. [color=007236]“Very well, if thou orders it, it shall be done.” [/color]He closed his eyes, then said in a low voice. [color=007236]“My thanks Tonya.” [/color] The matter settled Tonya collected her books and bag, tucked Ossar away into his hiding place, and set off to school. She missed Eddie on the walk there, having left a little earlier than usual. She was slightly disappointed by this but kept going, arriving early to her classroom. No other students had arrived yet and only her teacher was there, grading something or another at her desk. Tonya approached timidly, her eyes fixed on the floor at her feet. It was only when she brought her gaze up, and looked her in the eye however that her teacher acknowledged her presence. [b]“Yes, Miss Tabbet?” [/b] [color=ed145b]“I wanted to apologize.”[/color] Tonya said. She’d been doing it a lot lately, it was starting to get easier. [color=ed145b]“I had a bad morning yesterday, and I was….” [/color] [b]“Disrespectful?” [/b] Tonya cringed. [color=ed145b]“Yes, ma’am. Very.”[/color] [b]“Okay then,”[/b] her teacher leaned back in her chair, giving Tonya a small smile. [b]“I forgive you, just make sure from now on to keep that temper in check. Now go take your seat, class is about to begin.” [/b] The rest of the day went a lot smoother from there. When the bell finally rang releasing the students to freedom and Tonya to her punishment. She ran by the stairs, taking Ossar in her hands and releasing him to join the other kwami. He slithered across the floor, his eyes lighting up as he spotted the rabbit and ferret kwami already there. [color=007236]“My friends.” [/color]He hissed, curling about them like a constrictor might, and giving them a friendly squeeze. [color=007236]“Salutations, it hath been far too long, and thy pleasant embrace is a blessing upon this one for certain.” [/color] Leaving them to their reunion Tonya joined Bella and Alex at the lockers, nodding a greeting to both of the girls.