Susan awoke to a dark room; apparently her 'nap' had lasted all day and into the night. Ellen and Virginia were in their beds, and she tried to go back to sleep herself.

But she just wasn't sleepy anymore. Eventually she sat up and thought. She could try to study, but she might wake her roommates, and besides, she didn't think she could really concentrate on schoolwork tonight.

Getting dressed, she slipped out of the room to wander. The halls looked different at night, but it gave her a chance to think through what had happened yesterday.

She was Professor Grabiner's daughter. And, apparently he was nobility. And he'd given her a title.

It boggled the mind.

A light caught her eye, and she turned to it. It looked like someone was in the library. Curious, she went to see who else might be up at this hour.

"Oh. Sorry, I'll go back to my room…" It was Grabiner.

"What are you doing up at this hour?"

Susan shrugged. "I was too tired to do anything today. Or yesterday, whichever. I still feel kinda weak, actually. Slept all day, but now I can't get back to sleep."

"The manus drained you; it will take you some time to recover. Rest was the best thing for you." He turned back to what he was reading.

Susan turned to leave, then hesitated and turned back. "Professor? What's my name?"

He looked up at her, momentarily confused that anyone could ask such a question before he understood. "You are Dame Susan Mary Rose Grabiner, 13th Baronetess of Leigh in Magestshire. I thought you would not want to drop your former name. In social settings, you would be addressed as 'Dame Susan', unless you offered more familiarity. I've been researching the question you asked me earlier: it appears you do not have to change your citizenship, as there have been several members of the Peerage who were or are American citizens by birth. You are not a member of the Peerage at the moment, though you stand to inherit titles that would elevate you to that rank. Does that answer you question?"

"Yes, thank you sir. "Dame Susan Mary Rose Grabiner, 13th Baronetess of Leigh in Magestshire."" She repeated that name to herself, then paused. "Is all that peerage stuff something I'm going to need to know?"

He sat back in his chair. "Eventually, it is likely. However it's not something that comes up normally."

"So I do need to learn it."

"Yes." He sighed. "I suppose we shall have to set up lessons."

"Yes, sir."

"Then lesson one is that, from you to me, 'sir' is technically an insult, unless I've said otherwise. It implies a lower title than any I hold, now that I have given you my Baronetcy."

Susan squeaked. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean any disrespect…"

"I am aware. But if you are to learn the proper forms, you need to be aware that you shall be required to use them. You asked before how to address me. 'Father', 'Professor', or 'Lord' would all be appropriate."

Susan however was thinking. "Would that mean that 'Miss Grabiner' is an insult as well?"

"In a setting where you are expected to be addressed formally, and by someone who knew better, yes. Though you should be aware there is a school policy to never use formal titles in class or school functions."

"So class is not someplace where titles are expected."

"Or, by policy, allowed." He sighed. "I suppose I can tutor you on your responsibilities to the House of Grabiner while I proctor detention. Assuming, of course, that you stay out of detention."

"I believe I can manage that s… father." He nodded at her. "There goes any chance I have of dating… Oh shoot, I forgot about Damien!"

The last was supposed to be under her breath, but the Professor picked it up.

"Damien? Damien Ramsey? You are dating him?"

"No, yes, well I was supposed to, sorta. I was supposed to meet him yesterday which would have been our first real date, but this whole thing got in the way. I'll have to think of some way to apologize."

"I see. While I do not normally interfere with my student's personal lives, I do have to say that as your adopted father I strongly caution you to stay away from him."

"Why? I mean, I know Virginia thinks he is evil, and he gets picked on a bit because of how he looks, and his parents didn't really know what to do with him once the illusion wore off, but he doesn't seem bad."

"Illusion? What is this?"

"He was a changeling child; he grew up looking human, until it wore off and his parents rejected him."

"He told you this himself?"

"Yes."

"Then, one reason to stay away from him is that he has lied to you: Mr. Ramsey was indeed raised by human parents, but he has never looked other than he looks right now, and he is on good terms with them."

"What? That's not what he said at all!"

"Hence why I said that he has lied. Iris Academy is not in the habit of allowing unknown non-humans to attend without background checks. While we found nothing that would prevent him from attending, his background is dubious in several respects. If he has been lying to you about himself, I would be very cautious indeed with any further interactions you have with him. My advice in fact would be to return everything he may have given you, and have nothing more to do with him."

"Am I going have to run anyone I want to date past you, father?"

He managed a chuckle. "No. Though if you want my opinion on any potential suitor, I will give it. Mr. Ramsey however is dangerous; He is a devil, and we have been unable to find the reason he was raised by humans or why he would wish to attend a human school, even a magical one. Professor Potsdam and I have attempted to keep an eye on him, and he has kept within the bounds of what is permitted here, but we fear devilish treachery. If he was being completely honest with you, I would be uneasy. Since he has apparently systematically lied about himself, I am suspicious and nervous. One girl has already died in suspicious circumstances around him."

"So, if I wanted to date, for instance, Donald Danson, you wouldn't have any objections."

"While the younger Mr. Danson's constant presence in detention does not endear him to me, I do not believe he would intentionally cause you or anyone else harm."

The implication that he could not say the same about Damien was obvious.

Susan digested this. "Thank you. You've given me a lot to think about."

"Then I suggest you go back to your dorm and do so, and let me get back to my work." He turned to his books, and Susan fought the urge to curtsy as she left.

Author's Note: He's over-emphasizing what 'sir' would mean; it is still a term of respect, after all. Still, it's like calling the King 'Baron': It's a term of respect, but it's not the term of enough respect. But in general it would be likely be considered polite, as long as you weren't making a point of using it instead of his correct title.