The Keltrians also had a similar day.Mikal suggested we celebrate Communal Day on the winter solstice. We didn’t get very cold weather here since we...were closer to twenty-four degrees from the equator and moving closer each year. So for now, other than birthdays, they were our only two special days.Today, however, will most likely be an extra special day this year. I think Mikal was as excited as the girls were. He took on the role as the leading mage and the girls even joking called him, Lord. In the shower, as he was lathering her up, he asked gently, "Want to talk about it?"Initially, she shook her head, but then said, "It seemed that you cared for me. Cared what I felt. I never felt like that before. I know you didn't need to do that like that." I do care. We all care, Zero Seven. We want you – all of the trainees – to become the person they were meant to be. We'll do whatever we can to get you there, but you have to do your share." But, I don't understand – how can you look at me. " He made to interrupt, but she held up her hand to stop him. "I know you feel that way, and I, of all people, know why you do. Don't you think I felt the same way after my first year?" That wasn't your fault, Gin. Voldemort used you," he said fiercely."Precisely. He used me. Just like he used you." It's not the same." Of course it is. If things had been a little bit different and someone had actually died from the basilisk, would you have blamed me?" He shook his head furiously. "Then why do. "Martha showed her a staff swizzle stick and made sure she could tell it from the normal ones, then continued, "You must not drink alcohol on duty. If someone who only came in for the bar decides he wants you to take him to an Entertainment Room that has to be agreed by me. I'll be in the Choosing Room and I will do the deal there. The price is no concern of yours, but you are only available for an all night session so very few hostesses get fucked. Understand?" Yes, thank you Madame," said.