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Atrix for a moment thought he sensed something, but ended up not realizing what it was. This did actually snap his attention back so he realized something had hit him, but he was used to that. He did notice Meeko seemed a little agitated though. Atrix then considered a possibility...and got a bit upset. He quickly but quietly whispered to Meeko.

"Hey, you okay? Someone didn't do something with you...for being my friend, right? If they did, I am really, really sorry then!"

If it was only something small, Meeko would be a bit okay. But this was an advanced academy, which also meant bigger pranks and retaliations. While stuff like getting tripped, having your books knocked out of your hand, and snatching and keeping away things like backpacks and so on did happen, it certainly is not something rare to see an Eldritch Horror that someone summoned pop out of a water bottle, wrap its tentacles around a student, and after its done, if they were lucky in a state where they were roughed up. However, there were also times were students ended up with ruined clothing or worse. There were also times where they could get hurt.

Because there was advanced magic and technology involved, although they would prefer students getting along and not messing with each other, the higher ups were more okay with humiliation rather then the students getting hurt. To them, it could at least be something forgotten or grown from if its just embarrassment, but it would be considered bad if a prank went wrong, and they lost an eye, or even got a broken leg or maybe even lost an entire arm. Compared to those possibilities, embarrassment was better.

There was a barrier in place that prevented the taking of embarrassing photos and videos, as well as uploading them, but that did not stop the embarrassment. In truth, one thousand years ago, training used to be done like that as well, using that same magic spell they use for Physical Development. THis way, their squires would do their very best to train, while not risking any life threatening injuries or even any injuries at all. But because of the humiliation, no one took it easy.

The rest of the class seemed to go on by, but at several points Atrix asked and answered questions prominently. He was a very good student it seemed, and they soon got through things like the introductions to the math, sciences, and literacy (think English) subjects. The better he did though, the more the girls admired him, and the more ire he got from the boys.

As they were nearing the end, Atrix thought of something, and began whispering to Meeko apologetically.

"Also, Meeko...I am sorry. Given you are my room mate, and pretty much my only friend, and because this place has a boy's dorm, well...you will probably end up having to go through an extremely embarrassing Freshman prank and...well, they might see, so...I am really sorry for causing you a bunch of issues! I mean, we have Physical Development after this too, so we would have to go to the changing rooms...so I am really sorry!"

Even Atrix could clearly see that the other male students were unhappy...well, only the older ones who tended to get jealous. There were many who just didn't want to get involved because the jealous ones were usually the tough guys, and in terms of pranks, having your naked body exposed was only considered highly bad for girls. For boys, although all children who were under thirteen, it was only seen as something harmless but still mean.

However, unwelcomed harassment while in that state afterwards could be treated as a severe crime. Humiliation was one thing, but there was a very hard barrier after that which was enforced.

And if one was unlucky to do it on Academy Grounds, the Director himself might come to administer punishment.