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LTD, Malissa's Academy, 24 By: Malissa Madison As if Donnie's phone call as soon as we'd gone to bed wasn't enough, Sheba began to yowl whoop. Corra was there instantly, "Mommy Digger having her babies." "Yes Sweetie," I smiled. "But you and Sheba need to stay here. She will be too nervous if Sheba is there." Soon Sheba crawled up into the middle of the bed with Corra as Sophie and I went to check her younger brother and sisters. I pulled a heavier robe around my shoulders kissed her on the forehead then stepped through to Donnie's office. "Hello who is this please?" I heard him asking over the phone. "Mistress Kitten Brennie Sir, I am Headmistress Gwendolyn's new Assistant. How may I help you?" "I was hoping to talk to her about a certain Cadet of mine who left her barracks in the company of Mistress Fillandra's Gambichow," he stated. "One moment please," "Ahh, Colonel Pierce, I was just about to call you," I heard her say over the phone. "I'm terribly sorry about Digger choosing one of your Cadets as a foster mother. Usually they only choose someone that they have known for a while. Which one of your Cadets was it? I've not gone to the birth because I don't want Precious to get jealous." "Oh then I guess it's because they know each other." I saw Donnie grinning. "Cadet Lt Collins is the usual Cadre Escort whenever Mistress Fillandra is here to visit Instructor Devlin Arteria. I never saw Digger that friendly with anyone but Devlin before, though." "Oh, then that must be how she chose her." I could hear the amusement in her voice. "I guess you need to know what to expect while she's Kitten Sitting." And they began to discuss things. I left him to it and went back to my bed to snuggle with Sophie. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I had just stepped into my own office to begin my day and catch up on the goings on of the last five days when Nona interrupted me before I reached the coffee pot. "Miss Malissa, there is a new teacher here to see you," she began as she led them into my office and suddenly I remembered she was transferring with her family from Earth. "Stacy, please come in. Colleen, Tammy, Welcome," I smiled warmly not believing that I'd actually forgotten they were coming. "I'm sorry we missed the first couple of weeks," apologized Stacy. "But we wanted to stay with Tim while he was at the Intergalactic Police Headquarters receiving his briefings and all." "Of course, that's quite alright. The first couple of weeks are always busy with the students getting settled in. I'm sure you remember how it is." "Yes, and speaking of students getting settled in." She turned to her girls. They looked sweet in their uniforms as we walked them to their dorm to meet their roommates. Tammy was skipping along, happily greeting everyone. Colleen was hanging back between us though as we reached the Dorm. "Do we really have two more days of Weekend?" she asked. "Yes, Friday through Monday," I answered. "And School is Millday through Tellday." Colleen looked up at Stacy wiping her little brow. "Is it always this warm here?" she had sweat beading on her forehead. Stacy stopped instantly and knelt down, her hand going to her forehead. "Sweetie you're burning up." "Tammy, come here. Are you running a fever too?" she felt of her forehead. I brushed Colleens bangs aside to feel her temperature. My wrist PDA would give me an accurate reading. That was when I saw the discoloration, the reddish circular patch with a Star in the middle and it hit me what was happening. "I knew you should have worn short sleeves like Tammy," commented Stacy as I used a hanky to wipe away the rest of the concealer on her forehead. "Stacy, we need to get her to the clinic," I began. "What is it? Does it have anything to do with the rash?" asked Stacy. "She's getting ready to Shift, we have to hurry." My earring picked it up and relayed it to Nona and Dr Tremors at the same time. "Miss Malissa, what Species?" asked Dr Tremors as she rushed ahead of her two nurses. "Species?" asked Stacy. "I'm not sure, she was adopted. But if I had to guess I would say Panther," I stated. "Oh, oh my, those are like Tizzy's." She was examining not just Colleen's forehead but her forearms as well. "Malissa what's happening with Colleen?" Stacy was desperate. "Is Colleen going to be ok?" Tammy had tears in her eyes. "Yes," Dr Tremors and I said at the same time. "Tizzy, I need you at the clinic," I called out using the PA feature of my Earrings knowing that she was on campus. She'd said she felt Crystal here some place. "Why does she have that Rash?" asked Stacy. "That isn't a rash Stacy. Those are her clan's markings, like tattoos. They identify her as a member of the Star Clan on Earth," I quickly explained unaware that I was still broadcasting in PA Mode. The stress in my voice now broadcasting it to Police Precinct. We were almost at the clinic now, Dr Tremors carrying her as the first real pains began. A feral screech echoed across the Quad, Tizzy was on her way as well as every other Shifter at school. Dr Tremors gave her a mild sedative to ease the tension in her muscles. "It hurts Momma," cried Colleen. "Give her something, anything," begged Stacy. "We cannot give her anything for the pain. I'm sorry, but pain killers will deform her transformation. They could even kill her," Dr Tremors cautioned seriously. "It would be better if she had another Shifter of her own Species here to," Tizzy forced her way through the door, and stopped instantly seeing her. "Tizzy, you know what to do?" asked Tremors. Tears rolling down her cheeks now Tizzy took her hand in her own, her long claws curling around gently. "We're not alone anymore little sister. We have each other," said Tizzy as her other hand caressed, tracing the designs. Then her hand shaking, she rummaged in her little bag, finally coming out with the Crystal from Donnie's desk. "Welcome Seeker Colleen of the Star Clan." She gently placed it over the star on her forehead and Colleen began to calm down as the Matrix absorbed the pain turning it to soothing energy. Her body beginning to change shape, shimmering, jerking as her eyes locked onto Tizzy's. She was still in pain but nowhere near as much as before. Her fur sprouted, covering her body as her muscles rippled, her joints cracked and popped as she changed shape, gasping for air, then panting. Slowly her new form took shape. Still Stacy clung to her other hand. When everything stopped, she finally looked at herself then began to cry. "I'm, I'm sorry Momma. I'm sorry I'm a monster." "Sweetie, you are not a monster, you're beautiful, just like Lira and Nita," Stacy assured her. "Listen to her little Sister. You are very beautiful," assured Tizzy. Tammy tried to touch her and she drew back. "Please Tammy. I'm afraid I'll hurt you." "Colleen," Tizzy got her attention. "You won't hurt her, I know," and then Tizzy shifted in front of her. "You are like me, a shifter. But you're just beginning. You need to rest for a bit though before you can try to shift back." "It'll hurt though," Colleen was afraid. "I won't lie to you. Yes it will, but each time it will get easier until it no longer hurts. And you have the Matrix to help you focus, to collect the pain. But soon, the more you shift the easier it gets. And it will eventually stop hurting." "But," she didn't get to finish. "You will not hurt anyone. You will just like your meat a bit more rare than before is all." Assured Tizzy. "But if you want you can always go hunting with me." I could feel a hint of excitement from Tizzy. "Actually it might be a good idea if we go hunting soon, you won't be able to shift back for at least a day." Then Tizzy got serious, "I will not let you go alone on your first Journey the way I did." When Colleen tried to give the crystal back to Tizzy, Tizzy wrapped her fingers around it. "It is yours now little sister, it has taken much of the pain of your shifting. You began formatting it with your own energy and it will help you now each time you need it." "Colleen! Stacy where is she?" Tim had arrived. "Tim she," he touched her lips with a grin as he glanced around at the other shifters who had been drawn by another's first shift. Then his eyes settled on Colleen. "You are more beautiful than I imagined," he said. "Daddy," she was hugging him. "Tim you knew?" asked Stacy "I discovered it the other day when she was helping me practice with my Bio-Scanner. But not everyone who carries the Shifter Gene becomes a Shifter." He reminded everyone, then looked at Tammy with a smile. "I don't want you to be disappointed if you don't learn to shift too." Stacy was now looking at Tammy's forehead and her arms. There were no rashes, no discolorations. "They don't start to appear until you're fourteen," said Tizzy thinking they were birth sisters. "Do either of you remember your birth mother?" Tammy shook her head no, she was so young when she'd been orphaned. "My mother took drugs and used to hide from me sometimes," said Colleen. "Was, was she hiding her fur from me?" Tammy absently fingered a little ring, the only thing she had from her birth mother, though she could never understand why she kept it or how she'd gotten it but it wouldn't come off for anyone else, no matter how hard they tried. Seeing it Tizzy gasped, it was a Star Clan Talisman from the southern Clan Family. "How long until your birthday?" Tizzy looked up at Stacy and Tim. "Oh, about a month," Stacy seemed more curious now. "They, they took my ring away from me after I met Tams," Colleen looked at her sister. "Remember Tams? That's why I told you to hide yours." They'd actually cut it off Colleen's finger to remove it when they couldn't get it off. They were trying to force her to stop being a girl and thought removing the ring would help. Now kneeling Tizzy said, "This is the ring that imprints the Tattoos of our Clan into your DNA." And she held up her own to show them. "You mean I'm going to be pretty like Colleen?" asked Tammy. "You think I'm pretty?" Colleen asked her sister. In the waiting area Theresa Felloni sat waiting to get a fresh charge for her breather tube, and listening to the little family. She knew that Tizzy Pierce had a ring like hers, but what was this about Seeker Clans? She hadn't been aware that when the Crystal had been exposed and placed on Colleen's forehead, her own Tattoo's had brightened. They'd faded during her time in detention, so much that they were hardly noticeable. She didn't know it was the lack of being near crystal or never being imprinted that had caused them to fade. Her family while being from the Trident Clan had also been the outcasts of that clan. But only because they used the gift to become thieves. But her great grandmother, the only one to visit her before she was sent into detention, had given her the ring, telling her she saw great things in her future. She'd always thought it was the insanity speaking. She still had the ring because it would not come off. Of course everyone at the detention facility thought it was just worthless junk. But it had given her a bit of comfort while she was there knowing that at least one person in her family believed in her, even if that person was insane. Quickly she accepted the fresh charge from the nurse who gave her a strange look, then she hurried out heading for her room. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Stopping at the diner on the way home, the little family stepped inside hoping for another quiet booth. Tizzy and the others had told them the Diner was a good place to meet other shifters. Now without question they were led to one and served water while they decided on what to eat. The sound of a chair thumping to the floor next to the booth and Trader straddling it to sit backwards drew everyone's attention. Then he looked up as Malissa and Tizzy entered. "Come join us Seeker Tizzy," he smiled lopsidedly. "I was coming to assure Colleen that it was safe here," said Tizzy. "What if I start feeling, you know?" "Then just hold onto the Crystal I gave you," said Tizzy, "it will help you to focus. But I assure you that you will not hurt anyone because you're hungry. Those stories were started by frightened people who lacked the ability to understand us Shifters." "You gave her a Matrix, little Sister?" asked Trader. "Well yeah to ease the pain of her first few Shifts, duhhh." "Sorry I forget, Shifting Clans are different. It just means that she has to be careful now that she's imprinted a Matrix. And you little sister, will have to help us to teach her to control the Thrall if she should choose to imprint a Seeking Matrix." Tizzy's phone began to ring and she ignored it, but then Malissa's phone rang. "Yes Desrita?" she answered. "What? We'll be there soon, I'm Sure Tizzy can help keep her from freaking out. No she's not in danger." "Momma?" "Theresa is freaking out because when she was in the clinic this morning she suddenly developed a similar rash, only on her forehead is a Trident," she was looking at Trader for an answer. "Damnit, Fern just left the planet." He was thinking fast. "Whatever you do, do not let the Sisters of the Light give her a Matrix. She needs to understand the choice as well as the severity of a Seeker's Crystal Thrall," he was impressing on Tizzy. "You understand how it affects you little Sister." Tim and Stacy were trying to wrap their heads around these new developments. "So the Trident Clans next Seeker has been revealed," said Trader. "Go quickly Little Sister," they watched her racing off across the parking lot, her body shifting to a full Panther mid stride. Further explanation was interrupted by the arrival of Ta Ray and Sweetgum. "Trader, I need to take Tizzy with me. Destinee needs to know about her father, and the Queen Mother has requested I be the one to tell her about Seeking, and not the Sisters of the Light." "So Kasha knows?" Trader raised his eyes in question. Ta started to turn then stopped, "How did Colleen get exposed to a Matrix?" "Dad, it was a Shifters Matrix. Tizzy hasn't carelessly exposed her to a Seekers Imprint Matrix," assured Trader. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Theresa, everything is going to be alright," assured Tizzy. "Look see I have them too." "You don't understand, I'm Mophran. We don't have tattoos. Well except for my Gran, but she was crazy. Always talking about finding the Matrix, whatever that is," cried Theresa. She was trying to remove her ring. Taking a deep breath now Tizzy began rummaging in her pouch. Finally she pulled out a single Crystal Matrix. "Theresa, do you know what this is?" she asked. Slowly she began to calm down, a look of wonder washing over her face. "Is, is that a Matrix?" Tizzy wasn't going to let her hold it though. "Yes it is. It is my purpose in life to seek them out. That is what these Mean," she indicated her Tattoos. Touching her forehead now she said, "This is the Clan I belong to, the Star Clan. You are the Chosen Seeker of the Trident Clan." "My Gran had these same tattoos, she was crazy. I don't want to go crazy," it sounded like a plea for help. "She wasn't really crazy. I don't know what happened to her but," "My family happened to her," she spat. "They sold something, or did something and then she was just insane. Talking about Raiders and how my family had betrayed the Clan." Someone knocked on the door and they all jumped. "Theresa, may we come in?" asked Night Wolf. Tizzy nodded and Minoli opened the Door. "Theresa, what was your Gran's name?" asked Reader. "T, Tessa, Tessa Loving. But she's locked up now in the sanitarium." "Calista, she is in the Sanitarium on Mophra. Could you bring her to Demonia Two? Ambassador Ray needs us to visit the Fire Clan's Seeker," she said. "We are on our way, but perhaps you could all travel with us? Mophra is on your route." "You don't understand, we are talking about the Princess," said Reader. "The Queen Mother has made a personal request." "Wait," demanded Tizzy. "What do you mean visit the Fire Clans Seeker?" she had an almost wild look in her eyes. "She was just recently discovered. But she is the daughter of Cardurann Fire," said Malissa as she stepped into the room. "Then that means they gave me his Matrix's under false pretenses. Momma, I never would have touched another Seekers Crystals as long as there was still a Clan Seeker alive," said Tizzy. Suddenly she was digging in her bag again. Now she came out with three Matrix Crystals. Everyone watched as she slipped into a trance, her eyes blinking rapidly as she caressed them. Then suddenly she gasped. "Where is Ambassador Ray?" she wrapped the Crystals in their individual wrappings again. "Theresa, I need your book bag," she finally said. Then when it was offered she placed them inside it. "I am saddened that these were stolen, but happy to be the one to return them to you." "Wh, what?" asked Theresa. "These are your Grans, they were turned over to the Delphi Sisters of Light after being recovered from a Destroyed Raider ship." Turning to me now she said, "Momma, we need to go with Theresa to Mophra. I have to make sure they get there safely." As they stepped out the doors of the Dorm three Wigiwa approached them slowly. Katee, Tinia and Veeda now Spoke. "This truly Time of Gathering Seeker Clans?" asked Veeda producing her own Crystal Matrix. "I Veeda, Tree Clan Seeker." Kneeling, Ta Ray asked, "Would you join us in helping the Trident Clan's Senior Seeker?" "We go," answered Katee. Taking out his phone he now made a call. "Trader, we are going to Mophra first to collect the Senior Trident Clan Seeker. I am taking the Tree Clan Seeker with us." "The Tree Clan Seeker?" "Yes and you need to be sure that Seekers Prissy and Dinessa are safeguarded as well." Ta Ray was looking at the Wigiwa with new admiration. The Tree Clan had originated in the Delphi system but disappeared shortly after the Raiders began showing up. They were also the first Seeker Clan destroyed. "Prissy and Dinessa?" gasped Malissa. "They are too young, they do not yet know. But they will be given a free choice, unlike the seekers of the past." "But Prissy is a Royal Princess," gasped Malissa. "Yes and so is Destinee Arteria," then he turned to Tizzy. "Little Sister this is very important. If at any time we see, or hear of Raiders anywhere near us I need you to help keep everyone safe. There is a Raider Bounty for Seekers. And do not take them to a Temple of the Light unless it is a last resort." "Trust me, I have no intention of letting them or anyone else get their hands on anyone," stated Tizzy. Malissa almost turned white as the group disappeared with Ta Ray. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Mophra Mental Hospital, Mophra Prime "We are here to see Tessa Loving," stated Ta Ray at the head of the group. "I'm sorry, her family are not allowed to visit," stated the Dr. Ta had already seen which room she was in, and Sweetgum had gone unseen to find it. When Sweetgum told him she was in the room, Ta excused himself. "We will ask Queen Moi Fantoes about this," he led the way to the outer doors reaching out to hold both Tizzy and Theresa's hands who were holding the hands of the Wigiwa. Less than a heartbeat later they appeared in the room. "Gran," Theresa wrapped her arms around her. "Theresa, why are you here child. Oh, a Sun Clan Seeker. Why are you with my Granddaughter?" Suddenly Theresa remembered the bag she was carrying, as her Gran reached toward it. "I, we brought you something." "My Crystals that your family sold to the Delphi for their protection," she kissed Theresa's forehead. "I knew you were better than they were." As her fingers contacted the wrapped Crystals her eyes fell on Tizzy. "You found them and returned them to my Granddaughter, thank you." next she looked at Ta Ray, then the Wigiwa. "Is there a Seekers Gathering?" "We are on our way to Demonia," he stated. "You are welcome to join us." "I will follow you anywhere if you get me out of here," she giggled girlishly now. A moment later as the Dr and orderly entered they found the room empty. A feeling of dread washed over them as the Dr slipped in a pool of saliva left by Sweetgum. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ T4; Glorri had called Tarriana as soon as Pole Dancer dropped through the portal to tell her that she was there, and request a personal audience. "Glorri, you don't need to request an audience. You are family," stated Tarriana. "I think I should when my intention is to kick your sister Jerrica's ass, and then throttle her direct superior." "Glorri what is this about?" requested Tarriana. "Cressida, cancel the rest of my appointments and let Shastarr know that I am about to go with Glorri to the Temple of the Light." "Yes Ma'am." Tarriana, Shastarr, Cressida and Darius were waiting on the steps when Pole Dancer arrived. "Glorri, what is this about?" she was asked. Holding up her hand she waved the ring, "Your fathers ring that your mother gave me." "And Jerrica is jealous?" asked Tarri in disbelief. "No, this is a Seeker Clan Imprint Ring. I don't care that I didn't know about it, but High Priestess Sharda gave one to Prissy knowing full well what it was, and what it meant as well as the dangers." "Darius, notify the Temple that we are on our way to speak to Sharda and Jerrica," directed Tarriana with more than a hint of anger. "No Darius, they get no warning that we are coming," stated Shastarr. "Tarri, she may be your sister, but Prissy is our daughter." "Send the Fifth Squad to secure the grounds," directed Tarriana. "Sassy, my Vershang, and notify the Temple that Sharda and Jerrica are to be waiting for me." Then she looked at Fern, "And you are?" "Tarri, this is Seeker Fern of the Elf, Moon Clan," stated Glorri. Taking in the tattoos now she realized that she'd seen two others who had similar tattoos and they had both worn rings like her fathers. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Jerrica was shocked when she was informed that her Queen was here in the company of Shastarr, Glorri, a Moon Clan Seeker and the Fifth Squad of Royal Guardians. She'd just confronted Sharda about the ring given to Prissy, and the reaction was very unlike a Sister of the Light. And then as soon as she heard Tarriana was on her way here she decided to leave. Now Jerrica replayed the confrontation over again in her mind. "Look they are being over dramatic about everything. Seeker numbers have fallen, it is our duty to help them replenish their numbers," Sharda had told her. "It is our duty to pass information between Clans and to safe guard the Matrix's they bring to us as well as provide safe havens to them when needed," Jerrica had spouted from the Agreement made with the Ancients. "Not to choose and interfere with how they do things for themselves." "If it was up to them the other Clans would have completely died out. I did them a favor by passing out those rings to people who have potential to become Seekers. You are not the highest of our Order, you do not question my actions." And then knowing full well they were coming, Sharda had used her Key and stepped through the portal to gods only knew where. But what had she meant about passing out rings to others who could become Seekers? How would she even get her hands on Seeker Rings? A feeling of fear now crept up her spine hearing that her Queen was here with a Seeker and Glorri Steel. "Jerrica," began Tarriana, her hackles raised in agitation. "I am here to see Sister Sharda. Where is she?" Tarriana demanded as the Queen of Terrellia. "She just left," Jerrica held her hands up, "And I don't know where or why." "Was she made aware that I was on my way to talk to her?" asked the Queen. "Yes your Majesty," answered both Jerrica and the Novice Sister who had delivered the message. "Very well then, Darius, notify the IGP that Sister Sharda of the Sisters of Light is wanted for fleeing an active Royal investigation, Child Endangerment and," she didn't get a chance to finish. A loud screeching alert began erupting from the communicators of the Guardians present. "Queen Sabina Arteria's Royal Convoy was attacked by Delphi Raiders between Planets. The Queen is secure and uninjured," reported the Communications chief at the local IGP headquarters. Now every Guardian was crowding in around Tarriana for her protection. "Maybe she went ahead to be there on T-8. She was just telling Sabina that she would meet her there." "Shit," muttered Fern as she pulled out her phone. "Trader, Sharda contacted Queen Sabina just before she was attacked." "No not Sharda, Sabina." "No she's safe." "What?" "When?" "I see." She hung up. "Is Sabina safe?" asked both Jerrica and Tarriana. "Yes, and if it wasn't for Breezer Destinee would have been with her." Jerrica now went to the communications console and sent out a message to the other Temples. "High Priestess Sharda is wanted by the Terrellian Government for Child Endangerment. And by the Sisters of the Light for unlawfully distributing Seeker Artifacts. She is to be detained and surrendered to the IGP for the course of their investigation." All around the other sisters were speechless, never in the two and a half Millennia had they declared one of their own an outlaw, not to mention surrendered one to an outside Authority. "Sister Jerrica, do you realize that your last transmission was not secure?" asked Darius. "We have no need for secure communications, we are the Sisters of the Light. Besides that type of equipment costs money that we can spend on feeding and sheltering the homeless. We've not used it in fifty three years," she explained. Tarriana looked deep in thought. "Shastarr when, did the Delphi Raiders begin expanding outside their Quadrant?" she finally asked. "About fifty five years ago, right after the Sisters of the Light began expanding into the Delphi System if memory serves me correctly," he answered. "No that can't be," stated Sister Freda as she stepped through the portal. "It was Sister Sharda who founded each of the Temples in the Delphi system. She met with the raiders to ensure we remained unmolested as neutral parties." "Let me guess, that's when it was decided that you didn't need expensive secure communications?" asked Fern. "Yes, it is very expensive building shelters and Temples. Even when others are donating most of the money," stated Freda. "Do you ever accept donations from Raiders?" demanded Jerrica. "S, Sister Sharda always met with them when they made contact. But no one ever questioned where the donations came from that she brought to us." "And always returned with news of another Seekers death I'm sure," spat Fern. "Probably how she got the damned rings she's been passing out." "Jerrica, please be honest with me. Have you ever dealt with Raiders?" asked Tarriana. "No, never. I would rather die than deal with them. And I had no idea that any of my Order were dealing with them," she said honestly. "Your Majesty, there is a priority call for you from Queen Moll Trill," said Darius after answering his communicator. "Moll, Tarri," she said after using her personal phone to make the call. "I understand you are looking for Sister Sharda," she stated. "Yes you know where she is?" "Sitting in a cell awaiting your pleasure," answered Moll. "Commander Ruinstone apprehended her when she was attempting to board a Raider ship in the forest. She is trying to demand asylum." "Oh, that's interesting. You know that Sabina was attacked by Raiders earlier?" "Yes I just heard about it from Blackstar. Is she alright?" she paused. "Yes the Transports acted really fast, and they got her away before any harm was done." "I didn't know that the Sisters of the light carried so much cash when they traveled," added Moll absently. "How much?" asked Jerrica. "Thirty three million Galactic Credits at current count. And about a dozen of the ugliest rings you ever saw." Answered her husband Gnat as he held one up to the view screen. "Those are Seeker Clan Rings," stated Fern. "They are priceless as well as powerful." "Then we will be happy to return them to a Seeker personally. And Tarri, I will have Deirdre's squad jump her to the palace for you in about an hour," stated Moll. "Thank you. Is there anything I can do for you though?" asked Tarriana. "A case of Terrellian Golden Wine would be nice. But of course Gnat won't let me have any. He says it dulls my senses before school," she giggled.