While Adam frowned as the horned rabbit brushed its unblemished hide with a paw, then blinked its red eyes with the innocence of a domestic animal, a young girl chimed, "So cute!"
A few students smiled. More grimaced in confusion.
"Did you expect a demon or a fierce magical beast that would rather die than bend?" Haldris chuckled with the voice of a master three steps ahead. "It would be an interesting sight, perhaps one you'll never forget, but," he paused, his sharp gaze brushing through eager and disappointed faces, before he continued in his scholarly voice. "We aim to make them submit, not waste time entertaining youthful curiosity. A horned rabbit is more than enough to do so."
Before he could continue with the method, a ball of fur rushed in front of him.
"Bao!" Quintella called out, running behind.
But the baby panda ignored her.
