The Principal instantly dismissed Aether's proposal, despite the evident difficulty she and Delphine faced in communicating with the girls. It was a challenging situation, and she questioned what a man could possibly contribute under these sensitive circumstances.
Those girls had endured molestation and might understandably harbour a deep-seated fear of men, which made the Principal hesitant to endorse Aether's suggestion.
However, Aether was determined, "Please, just give me the opportunity to meet with them," he pleaded, his voice earnest. "I know it's a delicate situation, but let me at least try..."
The Principal shook her head, her expression firm, "I'm sorry, Aether. It's not that simple. There are protocols and considerat~~Ahh~!" Her sentence was cut short as she moaned, bringing a hand to her mouth in surprise. Aether had inadvertently pressed too hard on her shoulder... that felt really good.
