A mild punishment

Joy took the floor: "Since you have not followed the rules, we are justified in imposing a punishment on you. Considering that this is your first misstep, we will give you a moderate punishment. For this you can thank us on your bare knees And I mean literally on your bare knees! So go ahead Amira!"

I looked surprised, what did she mean now? Should I get down on my knees and thank them?

"Well, if they want that." I thought. I got down on my knees and thanked Joy for the moderate punishment.

"What about literally on your bare knees don't you understand?" Jeez, how stupid are you! Come on one more time and now on your BARE knees!"

I got up quickly and tried to roll up my trouser legs above my knees, but of course I couldn't. With a sigh, I unbuttoned my jeans and dropped them on the floor. I knelt before the girls again and thanked them again for the lenient punishment.