Chapter 52

Tsunami sat in her office, absentmindedly rubbing the wings of her new ring. She had shown up that morning to find it sitting in a box on her desk. She had been surprised when it fit so well.

There was a knock on her door. Glancing up, she called "Yes?"

Sunny poked her head inside. "There's a guy here who wishes to be a new teacher here. Should I send him in for an interview?"

Tsunami frowned. "Sure, but be prepared for me to send him away. If by some miracle I accept him as a new teacher, it will be because I trust him."

Sunny nodded. She pulled her head out of the room and a few seconds later the door opened and a man walked through. He closed the door behind him and sat down in a chair.

"Dean Tsunami, am I correct?" He asked, his eyes hidden behind reflective sunglasses. Tsunami nodded.

"Yes, and you are?" She asked. He reached up and removed his sunglasses, revealing flaming green eyes.

"My name is Dark." He said. "I'd like a position here teaching a tech class."

Tsunami frowned. She leaned forward, feeling her new ring rubbing against her finger.

"Our university does not need a tech class." She began, before letting out a yelp of pain. She raised her and with the ring and looked at where a single bloody spot was on her wrist.

"Are you okay?" Dark asked, making like he was about to get up.

"I'm fine." Tsunami snapped. "Must've been a stupid pushpin."

Dark nodded, sitting back down. Tsunami resettled herself in her seat and Dark began speaking.

"Listen, Tsunami. Tech gives people the chance to learn skills that can help them later in their life." Dark said, his green eyes flickering mesmerizingly. "If you do this, it would help prepare a lot of people for later in their lives."

"Hmmm… I hadn't thought of it like that…" Tsunami murmured, her eyelids dropping until they were half closed. "But still, I'm not certain…"

"Tsunami," Dark said, his voice soft and methodical. "It is a good idea. Trust me."

"Hmmm." Tsunami murmured, feeling her eyelids drop even farther. Through almost closed eyes she saw Dark twist in his seat and touch a finger to the door, tracing symbols on the wood. As he turned back to face her, her eyes finally closed and her perception of the world around her faded away.

LINE

As Tsunami became aware of her surroundings once more, she felt someone shaking her shoulder vigorously. Her eyes flew open and Dark stepped back, sitting back down into his chair.

"You passed out." Dark said shortly. Tsunami massaged her temples, wincing. She had a massive headache, which she guessed was from her head hitting the hard surface of the top of her desk.

"Well, thanks for being patient." She said, "Now, I'm willing to hire you as our tech teacher. You can start tomorrow."

Dark grinned. He stood up and Tsunami quickly followed suit.

"Pleasure talking to you Tsunami." Dark said, extending a hand which Tsunami shook. As he opened the door and walked out, the SeaWing dropped back into her chair, continuing to massage her temples.

A/N:

Quick clarifier: Dark is not evil, he is just doing whatever it takes to protect Jade University and those who attend and work at it.