"Ruby, you're not really leaving our Kids alone down here, are you?
There must be a catch. You are secretly watching them, aren't you? I understand no cameras in the Bathrooms for privacy, but the Pools are a Public space. What if….."
"And you have no one down here beside an Ant to help watch them."
"If an emergency ever does come, we'll respond."
"What if it's.....a different kind of emergency?"
"If you don't want to sign the Papers, then that is fine; but unlike Headmaster at the Wizardry School, you are free to leave with more than just who registered. Just prove it's yours."
"Ruby?"
"But...…..if you're trying to hide something, please come to us."
"So, you have rules for Kids.....but what about Elementary….."
"Or us?"
"Oh. Only Middle and High are allowed in the Pools."
"What?"
"Safety reasons. They're just too small. We're not discriminating by any means, so if you feel…."
"They can't even wear floaties?"
"Why can't they just use their magic?"
"And what happens when they stop focusing?"
"...That's it."
"Charles!!!"
"No.
You are discriminating. You don't care about safety.
I rather my daughter face a little laughing, as long as she was able to play with the others; but this.....No.
Lia, go get the Kids."
"Yes, Charles."
"Elwin...…they keep dropping."
"I can see that."
"What do we do? Now all the rooms are not full."
"Then go to the Streets and bring in Chopped. They want Diversity; give it to them."
"Yes, Elwin."
"Where do you think you're going, Rainbow?"
"Uhhh….I'd be happy to accompany you down…."
"If you want to walk with us and make us change our minds, then forget it."
"That's not my…."
*Slam*
"Everybody else ready to sign?"
"Can we use floaties in the pool!!!!!"
"Billl."
"Ouch..
Hey, what was that punch for?"
"Yes, if you want to use Magic to make a floaty then we won't judge. We know some Adults can't swim, but are also more strong-willed than most to keep their focus on whatever they want to acomplish."
"What if we can't swim, but we discover we are a Mermaid?"
"Derick."
"I was asking a serious question.
Looking like a fool in front of friends is one thing, but have you ever seen any aquatic life with a divers suit needing to breathe? Or a Seal with a tube. Or a Dolphin with a…."
"We have a reserved swimming pool outside to help any life become acquainted with the water, but we all know that Pools unlike Lakes cannot be controlled by a meer switch. So, once we feel you are ready; then we will help show you where we have some lovely Mermaids of our own. They will help you the rest of the way and be your guides."
"Ruby, why are we throwing the Fish out?"
"I'm not."
"It feels like it."
"I just never have had to experience with a Fishhuman before, ok? Tai always kicked them out."
"And so will you?"
"I told you.."
"...What are you girls talking about? Is there something wrong? Can the Mermaids not make it?"
"Oh, no problem at all. They would be completely delighted to help. Nothing to worry about."
*Click*
"So?"
".....We're ready to sign."