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Altan gave the proudest, most superior look a cat can give as he jumped lightly from Aurora's lap and strutted to the front. Aurora followed him with less flaunt, and stood to his side while he closed his eyes and concentrated. After a couple of moments, a soft golden glow overtook the sphinx and then it began to grow taller, taller, seeming mostly shapeless as this occured. Slowly, tauntingly, as if it was purposely drawn out to tease the viewers, the glow finished its growth and then began to dim into the recognizable shape of a human male.

Altan stood before the students wearing very little in comparison to modern styles. He was taller than Aurora, though it wouldn't be right to say he was tall. His skin was a dark, golden beige color and his eyes were the color of the kohl that permanently rimmed them. His deep black hair was stick-straight, cut with thick bangs, and ending in an impossibly straight cut at jaw-length. His face was rather feminine, but his body more than made up for that. Some gold bands adorned his arm, as well as a collar around his neck that had a triangular-shaped cloth hanging from it and across his shoulders. The eye of Ra* was sewn beautifully onto the white cloth in gold.

((*I probably have this wrong.))

Raigin nodded, "Of course, to be mislead by ones own thoughts is terrible indeed." he said with a smile. "I have been asked by one miss Evermore." he said calmly sitting back in his chair.

Ever gasped as she watched Altan transform into a human. She heard Ares' question, but before she could respond, things started falling into place. All of the comments Altan had made this morning about using human vocal cords came back to her.

She leaned toward Ares and whispered, "No I didn't... but it completely makes sense now! Remember those things he was saying this morning about singing with a human voice? This must be how he knew human voices were easier to sing with!"

Ever couldn't help but laugh. "I know, right?! I feel like a complete tool."

Professor Markums smiled brightly at Aurora and Altan and then nodded to the rest of the class. "Well done, Altan! Very well done. And good work at becoming so bonded with him, Aurora. If you wish, you can take the rest of this class period off and use it as a free time. It is entirely up to you."

Some of the other students in the class groaned softly, having wished they had that opportunity, too. But most students enjoyed this class. The simple idea of having a class period off was all that some of them were thinking about, though.

Professor Markums continued. "The rest of you may get started with your individual study now. Use your time wisely and ask me any questions that you might have."

Ever turned to Ares. "Are you going to go into the pen and see if you can find a familiar?"

Professor Markums looked up and over at Michael. When she saw his pale face, she grew worried.

"Of course you can, Michael. Perhaps you should go to the infirmary as well. I can send someone to go with you to make sure you get there alright."

She started looking around the class for someone that could go with him. Then she saw Aurora.

"Aurora, since you have the rest of the class period off, would you mind accompanying Michael to the infirmary, please?"

Altan smiled charmingly and bowed his head at Professor Markums. "Thank you, professor," he replied. His vocal speech, unlike his mental speech, had a slight accent. Where the accent originated was anybody's guess, as it was a most unusual accent, but it was there nonetheless.

Aurora was worried about Michael, and when the professor asked if she would accompany him, she nodded, curtsying slightly. "It would be my pleasure." Then she turned to Michael, Altan standing by her. He seemed to be pleased with his human form, and did not seem to wish to return to his more natural feline shape. She motioned towards the school. "Shall we?"

Aurora pointed to the left, then offered her arm. "You truly do not look well. Would you like help walking?" If he accepted, she'd just use her powers and grow a bit to accomadate. She didn't mind--if she did, she would not have offered. "Whatever it is, though," she said, not wanting to intrude upon his privacy, "I'm certain that Meimei will have something for you. She seems to have something for everything."