15 Rude Awakening

*Kick!*

"Waah!" Michael exclaims as he curls into a ball, the foot that just kicked him rearing up for another hit.

"Useless familiar, get up quickly! We're going to be late for class!" Louise angrily states as she punts him again, this time in the chest... While her dainty little feet didn't do that much damage, no one wanted to be awoken in such a manner...

Michael shoots a scowl at his 'master', but begins to blush as he realises she's standing there completely naked, with only her long pink hair hanging over her shoulders managing to hide her nipples... That didn't block his full view of her lower lips however...

Unfortunately, Louise was well aware of his stare, and so kicks him hard in the face in response, "Dog! I will not tolerate my servant having such thoughts! Behave or else!" she seethes before releasing a sigh at her familiar's pathetic appearance. "Get up and dress me, or we will miss breakfast and be late for class. Next time you will wake me up ON, TIME!" she repeats, promising that this was the last time she'd ask 'nicely'.

Michael grumbles and somehow manages to keep his eyes to himself as he slowly dresses Louise, though, having literally put her panties on her made it terribly difficult for his self-restraint.

Fortunately, Louise wasn't yet 'grown' enough that she required a proper bra, as Michael didn't know if he'd be able to operate one without losing his sensibilities. After a couple minutes, he finally clips the broach of her cloak on and stretches his back... He wasn't a morning person in the least, and getting woken up so early didn't sit well with him at all. Not that he had any way to complain, any attempts would have him whipped like a dog or collared...

Louise looks at herself in the mirror and huffs to herself, "Adequate, but far slower than my servant should be. You are lucky we are limited on time, otherwise I'd feel the need to punish you." she states before walking to the door and waiting in front of it...

Michael just waits behind her, intending to follow along like a good pet, but seems to have misunderstood the situation when Louise attempts to kick him in the knee. "Open the door for me, familiar!"

He forces the scowl and harsh retort down as he gives a neutral look and opens the door for her, shutting it behind her as he follows her through the hallway. But, again, his actions seem to aggravate her further...

"Walk beside me! As a familiar should!" she commands, and he follows.

The duo walks down the long staircase and eventually reach the ground floor where people were already shuffling to get to breakfast, having gotten up equally as late as Louise and Michael. Of course, they quickly take notice of the duo and send mocking looks their way, all the while poking fun at Louise's fake familiar. She just clenches her fists in response though and keeps moving, allowing the duo to eventually reach the entrance of the banquet hall.

Inside, Michael is surprised by how big it is, along with how luxurious the place seemed... Not because he hadn't expected these self-entitled nobles to lack the means, but because it looked far better than it did in the anime...

It kind of reminded him of Hogwarts due to how the extremely long tables were laid out. There were three of them that the students used... The one on the left used by the first years, denoted by their brown cloaks, the middle one used by the second with their black cloaks, and the one on the right for the third years, with their purple cloaks.

At the far end of the hall, he could see a couple of smaller tables laid out for the teachers, though, most of their seats were currently empty. The only people he could see were, who he assumed to be Osmond, the Dumbledore-like headmaster of the school... With the exception of his perverted tendencies... And nearby him was a lady with green hair and glasses... Michael couldn't remember the fake name she uses, but he does know her as Fouquet, the bitch with the massive golem...

He considered calling her out momentarily, but quickly realised he'd either get laughed at or punished for accusing one of his 'betters'...

One thing is made obvious however, his and Louise presence was quickly noticed by the other students, each looking over one another to take a peek at the fake-familiar Louise had paid to substitute for her. All while nearly dying in the attempt... At least, that's what the rumours say.

Louise just grits her teeth and lowers her head slightly as she marches over to the middle table and navigates to one of the empty seats. Michael follows and grimaces when he spots the single dirty plate on the floor that was supposedly where he'd eat.

In the anime Saito was forced to sit on the floor and eat hard bread while people laughed at his expense... Michael, despite how things had gone thus far, couldn't let himself stoop to the level of an animal... So, despite the low growl of his stomach, he stood patiently behind Louise after pulling her chair out for her.

He got a glare for his troubles, as it was apparently discourteous to stand during the morning ceremony, but Michael couldn't give two shits about it right now.

Thus, Louise, not wanting to be humiliated further, just lets him stand behind her as the last person arrives, allowing the whole hall to begin praying to Brimir for the feast.

Michael stayed quiet for now, neither knowing the prayer, nor wanting to worship a guy who was essentially this world's Hitler. Instead, he glances around the room until he finds his target... Guiche.