Peaceful Dreams...Well...Kinda.

Meeting new People

The Next couple of Days were peaceful but on Friday morning Rick was called to the Principal office. When he entered he wasn't surprised to see Jacob and the Principal sitting on a big Round Table. Not even the Presence of Jet surprised him in particular. She was a witness after all and a Neutral one at that. At least that's what the Principal thought.

Who Rick was surprised to see was the Person right next to Jacob. It was his Father, Dar of the Maharana Clan. A Vassal Clan of the Song Domain. Back then he was accused of being the Assassin that had attacked Changing Star, but of course no proof of him being the perpetrator could be found.

‘What's he doing here? He's a Saint, that's for sure.’

Dar had indeed been in the 3rd Nightmare when the Attack happened, but he had no proof of that. That subject was not on today's agenda of course. The Principal gave Rick an even Look and gestured for the Chair in front of him.

“Please sit down, Sleeper Kirk. I think you already know what this is about.”

Rick gave him a nod and did as he was told. Dar looked at Rick with a serious expression and spoke with a stern voice.

“So you are the one who struck my Son? What made you think that this was OK?”

Rick sighed and said evenly.

“He used his Aspect on me. So I defended myself.”

Jacob wanted to protest but Jet interrupted him.

“It's true, we have the Recordings right here. They clearly show how Jacob has used his Aspect on Kirk and how Kirk has only defended himself.”

Dar gritted his teeth while watching the Recording. He knew that his son was in the wrong but his Pride and Honor were even more important to him than to his son. He scoffed and said angrily.

“My son was still humiliated. This does not just attack his own Honor but also our Family one. I demand that sleeper Kirk be expelled.”

The Principal gave both Rick and Dar an even Look before coming to a decision.

“No, he won't be expelled. Sleeper Kirk has clearly acted in self defense. There was no violation of school Policy On his behalf. Jacob on the other hand has used his Aspect on a fellow student without mutual consent. This is a huge violation of our School Rules. So I might take into consideration expelling your Son instead, Saint Dar.”

Dar formed a fist and brought it down on the Table. The Hardwood shattered where his Fist struck and scattered across the Room. Needless to say the Principal was a little nervous now, but he didn't let it show.

Jet on the other hand tensed and shouted.

“SAINT DAR, WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE A SAINT NOW DOESN'T MEAN YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU WANT.”

Dar turned to Jet and spat.

“I CAN DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO DEFEND MY FAMILY'S HONOR. OF COURSE A OUTSKIRT RAT LIKE YOU HAS NO IDEA WHAT HONOR EVEN IS.”

The tension in the Room rose and it got harder to breathe. Now A single mistake could ignite a Fight between the two saints. Luckily the Principal who was just a Master was as calm as ever. The ability to always keep calm and analyze the situation was part of his Aspect after all. There were other reasons why the older Gentleman has been put in Charge Of the Academy of course. One of them being that he's a good Friend of the Government Saint Wake of Ruin. The Man clapped His hands together and the sound Echoed through the Room. Both Jet and Dar froze for a Second pulled from their thoughts. He took a deep breath and said.

“I'm sure we don't wanna lose focus on the Main issue here. I have a suggestion for you Saint Dar.”

Dar growled and asked annoyed.