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Daria opened her eyes, her head was clear but her mouth felt dry and furred up. She recognized where she was, this was the medical wing and judging by the darkness it was night. Looking around she could see the white sheets of the curtains had been drawn around her bed, shielding it from the outside.

She sat up carefully, looking around. It wasn't much trouble spotting the glass of water at her bedside, the moonlight filtering in from the windows overhead glinting off it. Grabbing it, she gulped down the glass, a couple of drops spilling onto her. This time, she noted, she had been given a gown instead of just her underwear. Placing the glass back down she noticed a note on the table. Reading in the darkness was difficult, but she was pretty sure it said, 'Sorry we couldn't stay' in neat handwriting, followed by 'The Doctor kicked us out!' in more of a scrawl.

She chuckled, looks like Blake and Lexi had been around at some point. Her mouth still felt dry, so she got up, her hooves clacking against the floor. Opening the curtains revealed an empty ward. Towards the entrance and waiting area she could see light glowing from the doorway. That must be where the Doctor was. Daria made her way over, all the while keeping an eye out for a tap. Her hoofsteps echoed off the bare walls, and as she approached the doorway, she heard the sound of running water.

Peering through, the Doe could see another room she hadn't known was here, a small kitchenette, with what appeared to be an en suite, and bedroom? It was certainly odd, but it dawned on her that Armeccitti needed somewhere to stay need she look after the unwell and injured. Speaking of whom the sound of running water was clear now. Armeccitti was taking a shower. Daria moved to the sink, turning on the tap. There was no reason to disturb her, she'd get her water and be on her way.

'Awake, are we?'

Daria jumped. Her glass clattered into the sink, water flying everywhere.

Armeccitti's voice came from the en suite, 'No need to be alarmed, it is good you are conscious again... No lingering effects I hope?'

Daria shook her head then m, realizing the Doctor could not see her, responded in a shaky tone, 'No, I'm fine. Just a little thirsty that’s all.'

'Thirsty? Yes, I suppose that's normal. Hungry too, I imagine. There is some food in the cupboard. Same as last time I'm afraid, I'm no chef.' The sound of the water stopped. 'I'm coming out, so you'll need to turn around.'

Daria blushed and quickly turned the other way. She heard the door behind her open and then close. There were a few moments of silence as she heard shuffling, then 'Okay, you can turn around now.'

Daria turned. Aremecitti was dressed in a black night gown, it trailed to just above the floor. More disconcertingly was the obvious way it hung off the Canine's ample bust, so below her chest it was a good few inches from her body. Armeccitti raised an eyebrow and Daria blushed again.

'Sorry!' She had been caught staring.

Armeccitti sighed, moving over to the cabinet, there she got out a box of sandwiches, before sitting down at the table. She motioned for Daria to join her and the Doe hesitantly did so.

The Doctor frowned at her, 'There's no need to be so timid, I'm not going to shout at you for staring. All the boys do anyway, not so many of the girls.' She added this as an afterthought. She sighed again, more heavily this time, and handed Daria a sandwich.

She took it, realizing how hungry she was. The last time she ate would have been lunch, and she devoured the whole thing in seconds. This at least brought a kind smile to Armeccitti face, but it soon faded.

'I need to enter you for mandatory exemption.'

Daria was caught off guard, 'What?' She spluttered, nearly **** on the dregs of her sandwich.

'Your hearing is not impaired. You heard me.' Aremeccitti's response was calculated but reassuring. She knew Daria would no doubt have questions, the most pressing of which would likely be-

'Why?' Daria was confused. Mandatory exemption. Not voluntary? She did not understand.

The Canine looked at her sadly, 'I know you don't want it, but I feel I have no other options.' She shifted in her chair, a little uncomfortable perhaps. 'We have certainty as to why you pass out now. It is irresponsible to let you run around where any person could induce that kind of reaction. You could be hurt; you could be left alone for hours on end. Others could take unfair and unreasonable advantage you.'

Daria felt like she'd been punched in the stomach. 'Take advantage of me?' She was upset, and speaking from emotion, 'What would be the difference anyway? It's what I want! It's what I agreed to by coming here, you can't just take that away!'

'Daria, you know as well as I do, exercising privileges is one thing, having sex with someone **** is very different. Sexual injuries are rare, but they do happen. A partner who is unable to give active feedback is at much greater risk and you know first-hand not everyone at F&R is always responsible. Why do you think the DO exists?'

'But... But... I can't. It's unfair. Surely, there's some other way? Surely you can do something?'

Aremeccitti shook her head, 'It's not just in my hands. The governors don't want any liability should something go wrong.'

'So, I'm a liability?'

'I didn't say that.'

'But that's what you meant. A ticking time bomb, just waiting for something to go wrong.' Daria's voice was laced with bitterness.

Armeccitti glared at her, 'Don't be childish, the governors may take that view, but I have nothing but your best interests in mind.' Daria could see her ears flatten with annoyance, 'If it were different, if the fainting occurred when you had se it may be manageable, but there have no been two occasions through simple non-penetrative stimulation that you have passed out...' She stopped her rant, looking to the Doe, searching her face for any kind of acceptance. Instead however she saw only puzzlement.

The Doctor frowned, 'Why are you looking at me like that? Is something wrong.'

There was some concern in her tone, but Daria shook her head, 'No, but you said two non-penetrative situations, that's not right.'

'The Buck's penetrated you!' Armeccitti gasped, 'I'll ha-'

Daria cut her off, 'No, not the Buck's... It uh, well it was Blake.'

'He did what!' Armecitti spat out a mouthful of water.

Daria felt rather self-conscious, Armecitti eyes where wide with shock. It seemed she had opened a can of worms. 'No, it's alright. I asked him to,' She blushed, 'When I was, y'know?'

Armeccitti didn't appeared to have heard. Presently, she was trying to recover from **** on her drink. 'What did you tell him!'

Daria tilted her head, still very much perplexed. 'I don' understand-'

'What! Did! You! Tell! Him!'

Daria flinched back, there was fire in Armeccitti's eyes. She looked almost angry, as though at any moment she might leap over and strike her.

Daria desperately tried to calm things down, 'I uhh, I didn't tell him anything. I mean...' Her mind was blank, what had happened? He hadn't wanted to initially... 'Ah, yes! I asked him to dinner tonight... Oh.'

She saw the fire in Armeccitti eyes dim as she panted heavily, regaining some composure. She tenderly broached the conversation again, 'Is- Is something wrong?'

She saw Armeccitti pinch the bridge of her nose, before murmuring something under her breath. Daria didn't catch it exactly, but it sounded an awful lot like, 'That idiot!' When she finally spoke again, it was through gritted teeth, 'You haven't done anything wrong, at least not yet.'

She narrowed her eyes at Daria, 'I'll help you out, but I have conditions to allowing you to maintain certain privileges.'

'Wait, I thought-'

'Don't interrupt me. First, I'm still restricting you. You'll get an exemption certificate. You must! Must! Show this to anyone who tries to have sex with you who you do not trust to take you to the medical wing should you fall ****. No skirting around this. Effectively, friends only. If you breach it, I enter you for the blanket mandatory exemption. Second, no more than four intimate partners per day, with the exception if any partners after two meet the above criteria. Intimate means anything sexual, not just penetration. Ideally, this will mean you won’t pass out but if you do at least it should be with someone who will bring you back here. Finally, if you feel yourself going, do not engage in any additional activity. I appreciate you may need to finish what you're doing. If you must, fine, but nothing after that! Am I clear?'

Daria was stunned, taking a moment to process Armeccitti sudden change of heart. 'Why-'

'Am I clear, yes or no?'

'Yes, of course. I-'

'Good, in that case I'm going to bed.' With that Armeccitti stood and left, entering the door on the left and closing it firmly behind her.

Daria watched her leave. She had no idea what had just happened. At least she hadn't been fully exempt, she thought, heading back to her bed. Still, she wondered what had made Armeccitti act so strangely. She shrugged to herself, pulling up the covers, she couldn't complain, it had worked to her advantage and now she could at least try to enjoy herself, even if the other pupils seemed set against it…