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Eventually, your group makes it inside and all of you, including your cat sit down.
The questions once again float in the air. However, Ms brüngger evidently doesn't command the same respect as the principal and soon the pot boils over.
"It isn't fair! We didn't have time to prepare!" Demurs a student in the back.
"What's going on?" Asks one of Angelina's henchmen.
"Principal didn't explain anything!" Screams someone in the middle, and afterward many more voices join in, all voicing different issues.
All aimed at the teacher, until one someone asks. "Student council should fight for our rights, right? It sure has to against the rules! Student Committee as well!" The comment is met with applause and grabs the attention of both Jaq and Angelina, who seem to contemplate the issue.
The sound of wood hitting wood brings back order - Ms. Brüngger has had enough. With her ruler she stands up and pulls out a sheet of paper. "Don't get ahead of yourself. The lesson starts now. " She hisses sternly and leaves a moment for the message to sink in.
Unsurprisingly, most classmates - begrudgingly - sat back down straight and listened.
"Now, listen well. Starting today, you will be undergoing an exam determining whether you are worthy of returning to society, and whether you can be considered a true girl or not. There is no preparation, for you should always be prepared to behave. If you manage, I'm pleased to announce you will graduate and be returned to the society proper. However, those who fail after such a long time of working together will... face reeducation, as evidently, they weren't able to overcome their toxic masculinity." A shudder goes through the entire class, you included. "But, you don't need to worry at all. The tests, if everyone cooperates, will be a piece of cake for good girls like you."
You look over the class for reassurance. Needless to say, you find none - even Jaq seems uncharacteristically frightened, or maybe flustrated is the more apt word. "Everything alright?" You ask, mostly out of curiosity.
Without replying, Jaq nods unconvincingly, clearly thinking about something else. Yet, her worry quickly infects you as well and you opt for your most trusted method of stress control: petting Cat Don Fluffles, and letting it's indifference rub on you.
"It will be fine..." You whisper, more to yourself than anything.
"Of course it will be, Madam." Alex's interjects, and lays his hands on yours and Jaq's shoulders. "Unquestionably, both you and mistress Jaqueline will figure something out."
At the other side of the class, Ms brüngger took a piece of chalk and with loud smacks drew a table with names. "You will begin with something easy. Today you will give back to society what you used to take. Put simply, you will build not destroy, with community service. Hope that explains the things outside!" She cheers as she writes. "Of course, there is always a lot to do for every community."
