Student and how she would be filling in for him when he couldn’t attend the class. She covered other basic administrative items and then launched in...o the day’s lecture. I knew what this really meant—she’d be the de facto teacher and he’d make guest appearances occasionally.During her talk she moved around the well, making eye contact with as many students as she could and writing important points on the board. Several times our eyes again locked, briefly. Every time I felt that special tingle.. A slave does not interrupt slave?s Master,especially when He is already pretty pissed off. ?Be quiet, o.? His voice was very controlled but i couldtell that He was seriously upset with me.?I haven?t had to discipline you in some time, so just as areminder, you count the strokes to yourself, and thank me at every fifthstroke. Do you remember o?? ?Yes, Master, i remember very well, Master.? i alsoremembered that if i was to receive just a few strokes, He would haveinstructed me to thank Him. I looked over to Tasha, and she smiled and lifted her hand to show a modest diamond ring on her left hand. I was also not surprised when Father Nicholas stated that they would have the betrothal and wedding one after the other on the 21st.Once Father Nicholas dismissed the congregation, and everyone kissed the hand cross which he held, and partook of the antidoron and warm, diluted wine, Tasha was surrounded by the girls and women of the church. It was a good ten minutes before I had a chance. But I desperately want to have a chance to talk to you. Could we meet in the cafeteria for lunch sometime soon?" To try to coax her I added, "That's completely public and completely safe." I, I, I'd like that," she stammered. "I can't do it tomorrow, but maybe on Thursday?" OK, I'll send you an IM a little after twelve, and then," I grinned, "we can sort of accidentally end up there at the same time." It's a deal." She winked at me and was gone.Over the next two weeks we had lunch together, not.