Large paintings in elaborate gold frames covered the light-grey walls. Jo’s home epitomized expensive elegance and style.I settled in on a large cre...am-colored sofa in the main living room and made myself comfortable amidst the patterned soft cushions. Jo returned from the kitchen and sat next to me as she served aperitifs and hors d'oeuvres. We conversed; we drank white wine, and wandered through the many rooms while she gave a running commentary on the different features. As we paused at one. I dropped her to her place. She invited me for a coffee again. I said maybe next time.But it started raining again. And she forced me this time. She was staying alone, as her parents were out of Bangalore. She got us coffee and we started talking casually again. Her parents had been for shopping for her marriage and to invite some relatives in their native. She was about to be married in another 1 month. It was around 4pm now, rain had reduced a bit and I thought of moving. But she requested me. That means, there are certain requirements,and as you are a mutant, some of those requirements will be a bit moreexotic than at other previous schools." What kind of requirements?" I asked suspiciously."Along with the usual reading, writing, and arithmetic," Imp explained,"there are certain power related classes that you'll need to take, alongwith a few things that will help with your general survival. Trust me,when the dookie hits the fan, you'll be happy you took those." She gaveme an. ? He said this with a disgusted look as he continued ?The meat region is where you now live. You will live in the Bordellow with a HeadMaster and HeadMistress who will instruct you on basic comportment and give you basic office skills. Once you are 18 you will be kicked out of the Bordello onto the streets of the meat region. It is your choice whether you want to find a job to pay rent or try to survive living on the street of the meat region. Even if you work, remember that first and foremost.