Not So Hot for Teacher [Aphrodite]

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Humperdinck was beginning to wonder just how much more of, well, everything he could take. Just how much was a man's dignity supposed to be tested before he simply shriveled up into an empty shell of what he once was? All he wanted was to get back to Florin, and at this point, he was seriously wondering if the marriage was so worth it that he had to face challenges such as actually having to take this stupid class. The saddest part of all was the fact that this was actually the least of his worries, that was, until he was informed that apparently this Aphrodite person wanted to see him, outside of class. He wasn't at all sure what that rubbish was about, but there was no possible way it could end very well, now was there?

The fact that his train of thought even went to such dismal levels was just more proof of the negative impact that this school was clearly having on him. Prior to this stupid Tintagel place, he faced his challenges with the utmost confidence, whether it was tracking a falcon or striking the fear of God in whomever needed the fear of God in them at present. Now, in this strange world where it was perfectly acceptable to for some sugary ice to be doused on him by a bloody pirate and he wasn't allowed to carry his sword with him everywhere, his confidence was starting to fall to pieces, and that could only mean one thing: that he was going to become even more unbearable in self defense.

Exhibit A: he threw the door of his sex ed teacher's office open, having quite the battle face on as he demanded, "Well, this had better be good news," as if he was certain that there was no way it could be good news. This impression was entirely correct, because he had decided that nothing good could possibly come out of that woman's mouth.

[aphrodite]

To be perfectly honest, Aphrodite wasn't exactly looking forward to this either. The boy was absolutely insufferable, and she wasn't thrilled about being forced to spend her precious time on him. He was a hopeless case. Still, here she sat, the magic girdle crafted for her by her husband bound around her waste, in hopes that perhaps it would provide an extra boost to get him through. She was all for giving help where help was needed, but this Humperdinck boy seemed to think himself god-like in every way, and saw everything as beneath him. Well, that was about to change.

Aphrodite looked up with a raised brow as her door slammed open, turning slightly to face him. "If you don't drop your attitude, this will be exceedingly painful for the both of us," she responded tersely, crossing one leg over the other. "It would behoove you to remember that, despite what you may think, I am in fact above you in more ways than one. While your demands and tantrums may work on your subjects, they haven't the remotest effect on me. Now, kindly take a seat," she added, motioning to the chair across from her.

"I called you here because I noticed you've been struggling in class, and I wanted to try and help you. I thought that perhaps some practical application of what your'e studying might be of use." She subconsciously leaned forward, her hair spilling over her shoulders. "Oh, dear mother," Dite pleaded internally, don't let this backfire on me. Realizing how her statement might be taken, she hastened to add, "Now, this obviously doesn't mean that all aspects must be practiced ... Unless you feel you need that kind of help. In which case, we will arrange for a meeting off of school grounds. But for now, I want you to try and charm me."