Prologue Chapter 7: The Principal's Rule

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***Ramshackle Dorm - Hallway***

M/n POV:

"... Well?" Grim asks while panting. "Incredible... I've never seen anyone bend a monster to their will quite the way you have. I must confess, my educator's intuition did sense something about you after the brouhaha at orientation, M/n. I could tell you had a certain animal trainer-y, beast master-ish quality to you. Oh, yes. That said, I..." Crowley says before mumbling. "Leave the weasel with me." I state bluntly. "WHAT? A monster, stay HERE?" Crowley asks in shock. "Whoa, did you just...?" Grim asks in admiration. "You heard me, I want the annoying weasel," I state. "Hmmm...Very well." Crowley begrudgingly agrees. "Myah?! Really?" Grim asks in surprise and hope.

"Let me be clear! Under no circumstances would I admit anyone to Night Raven College who has not been selected by the Dark Mirror - especially not a monster! Nor do I intend to allow you, M/n, to freeload until you're able to return home." Crowley states. "Wasn't expecting to freeload in the first place," I say casually. "Hrmph. Never shoulda got my hopes up..." Grim pouts. "Now, allow me to explain. It was the Dark Mirror that transported you here. Therefore this school does bear some responsibility for your well-being. So I will allow you to remain in this dorm, free of charge. However, you will need to pay for your own food, clothing, and incidentals. As to how you will do so, penniless as you are... Ah. Ah ha. Yes, a fine plan." Crowley says happily.

"And what exactly to you plan to have me do?" I ask in an annoyed tone. "I'm simply going to ask you to do a few odd jobs around campus. From what you've done here, M/n, I can tell you know your way around a broom. So what do you say to you two working together as a janitorial team? If you agree to that, I will make a special exception and allow you to remain on campus. I'll also allow you use of the library, so that you may study, and research ways to return home. How soundlessly charitable I am. Ah, but only when your work is over, of course!" Crowley exclaims. "Fine. But I want allowance as well." I demand. ".....Deal." Crowley says after thinking it over.

"Whaaat? What kinda deal is that?! I wanna put on one of those sweet uniforms and be a student, not sweep up people's junk!" Grim complains. "If you're not satisfied with my offer, I can arrange to have you thrown out again." Crowley states. "Myah?! ... All right, fine! Let's do it." Grim mutters in defeat. "I'm fine with this, just get me my money to rebuild this hazard of a dorm," I say. "Wonderful. Then I beseech you both...To work hard as the newest members of the Night Raven College's janitorial staff!" Crowley exclaims.

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