Deal with a Demon
"While I'm stuck in the Dimmer, what sort of punishment will Travis suffer?" Cerlius asked
"Nothing." Lance said. "Because he was in the right." Cerlius glanced at the orb, which was still dull. "It hurts to go through something like this. I know that feeling well. You feel like the world has turned against you but you need to accept the fact that what you did was wrong. Strive to never make that mistake again."
"You are just confused and angry because you were thrown into this new situation. You should have gone through the preparation process like the rest but we didn't have time. I know that your words of thanks were not a threat to this academy but chaos is. Everyone follows the rules, no exceptions, whether it be student or instructor."
"Then teach me." Cerlius said, sitting back down in his chair.
Lance narrowed his eyes, looking down at this student, this enigma Trenton had placed in his care. "I am teaching you. What more do you want?"