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In the classroom, it appeared the professor was nowhere to be found. The only thing that was in the huge room, besides any students walking in, was a white Dwarf Rabbit sitting on the teachers desk. There was a sign that said "Please don't pick me up, thanks."

The little rabbit sniffed around the paperwork and books on the desk and tried chewing on a pen laying on the table. It saw that a male had entered the room. The Dwarf Rabbit slowly hopped to the edge of the desk and stuck a paw out towards the ground as if it were going to jump off, but it's current size would make it hard to land without getting hurt. The bunny looked at the person that had arrived and paced on the edge of the desk as if wanting help down.

The little rabbit felt something poke him in the side, like a gust of air hitting him gently but nothing was there. It flopped on it's side as if it were pushed over or something and then felt itself being raised in the air. The bunny cried out sadly, afraid of heights, and tried run while in the air. When he landed on the ground, it's little heart was racing and it ran behind it's desk in fear.

A brief moment later a hand appeared from the top of the desk and a man slowly stood up, adjusting his clothing as if he had just finished changing, which he did since his clothes didn't transform with him. "Don't do that! You know I hate heights, can't you read the sign." He said as if somebody had tried to drown him instead. He adjusted his coat and put on a pair of white gloves.

The male walked in front of his desk and sighed, pointing at his sign he had specifically made. "I had hoped to trick some students before class started, but if you insist on talking to me in this form, then I guess I should oblige to honor your request. " He said folding his arms and giving a light smirk to the other teacher.
"You could've at least petted me or something for awhile." He said with a disappointed pout. "So what brings you here?"

Leveret frowned a bit "I did want down, but being lifted like that is like being on the top of a five story building to me when I'm that size....I just, don't like heights." He said holding his arms into his chest as if the mere thought sent shivers down his spine.

The teacher didn't mind this guy, he seemed polite. The male's ears twitched when he spoke and he gave bunny-like smile to the new guy. "Well I don't mind being petted as long as others don't mind." He said giving a slightly seductive wink. "Besides, why would anyone resist petting such an adorable critter? "

Keith seemed to get serious suddenly as he brought up his main question. "Keith.....Bennett....." The animal professor repeated slowly. The name sounded oddly familiar but he didn't know why. He smiled and held out a hand. "Salutations, Keith. My name is Leveret Svetki. I'd be glad to teach you about anything you'd like to know. You could even sit in during one of the classes if you wish. Although, I'm not sure if you'd be able to understand much. It's mostly for students or people who have abilities like I do or have a deep love for animals. " He said giving a silly grin. "I'm always glad to meet new people and teach them though."

The bunny-teacher folded his arms and tilted his head curiously at the offer. "Hmm Dinner does sound nice, but it doesn't guarantee that you won't do it again. I guess you'd have to find some other way to earn my trust." He said in a completely joking manner. Leveret still wanted the dinner and he hoped the guy would stick to his word.

"A love for everything eh? Well you sure are a gentleman with a kind heart then." He said happily. "You are definitely more than welcome to come any time you want then. "
Professor Svetki put a fist to his chin in a thinking manner. How sad that his new acquaintance couldn't stay all the time. The white-haired male suddenly had an idea. "Well, I don't have class now. I haven't taught here yet so perhaps I could practice teaching with you? You could be like my student and critique me. Then maybe sometime you could return the favor and teach me about your class." He said clapping his hands together at the thought.

Leveret smiled and held his hands up in protest. "No no that is quite alright. No need to go to such expensive lengths for startling me. A dinner would be most appreciated." He said innocently, even though the other ideas sounded great.

I don't mind what you call me. You can call me by first name as long as I get to do the same, Keith....." He said his voice started to trail as he watched the guy do some strange pose. Leveret blinked as he tried to figure out why this looked familiar. The male rabbit slowly walked up after the other teacher when he sat down and stood in front of him. He stooped low and stared at him in the eyes trying to figure out who he was. Although the person he was thinking of never had any face shots.
The shape-shifter gently grabbed Keith by both arms and began moving them around like a doll briefly and propping each arm in a specific way.
His ears stood straight up as he figured it out. "You're that guy on the magazines! I'm so glad to get to meet you in person. Er pardon me for making a big deal, but you're quite the celebrity around here." He said with a bright smile that almost had a sparkle to it.
The rabbit backed up a bit ashamed, and cleared his throat. "Sorry if I made you uncomfortable, my friend." This at least explained why the other male offered a ferry ride. The guy had to be loaded with money!

The teacher calmed down a bit but was still embarrassed how he reacted and that he didn't figure things out sooner. He rubbed the back of his neck and gave an awkward nervous laugh. "Heh sorry. I wasn't meaning to upset your or anything. It's not so much that fact that you are famous, but what you are known for that excites me. You're not a stuck up p***k like most famous people and you devote your time selflessly. I admire that in a person and had always kind of hoped on meeting you. I just never knew what you looked like.... " He said, one of his ears flopping to the side in a meek manner. "I always pictured you with one of those villainous mustaches and goatee, but you look much better without one. " Leveret said only partially joking.

The man then again insisted on the subject of dinner and something else. The rabbit put a finger up to his chin in thought. He didn't want to take advantage of his new friend, so he definitely wasn't going to ask something ridiculously extravagant. "Honestly I prefer the idea of dinner or a movie, or both. If only they combined the two. Like watching a movie about dinner, or eating dinner that tasted like a movie!" He joked with a toothy grin. The random thought of eating a taco that tasted like the movie Titanic popped in his mind. What a bitter sweet meal it would be.

As the mysterious man hugged Leveret, his ears twitched frivolously. His pale face turned red and he gave a sigh of relief. He watched the other teacher pull out some electronic device and mentioned something about reservations. "R-really. You don't have to do anything so fancy. You're just paying back for startling me anyway. That's not worth all the effort. " He knew his words would be pointless though and he held his head feeling bad that his new friend went to such lengths. "Thanks. I look forward to it, then." The rabbit said giving up, but was happy that he would get to spend time with his new friend away from everyone else.

The white rabbit nodded nervously as he tried to think of how he was going to teach his class, and to somebody who didn't have animal forms like he did.
He took a deep breath and walked to the front of his desk. "Er hem." He cleared his throat. "Salutations and welcome, My name is Professor Leveret Svetki, but you may call me whatever. This class will be for those who have animal or non-human forms, or those who have a passion for animals." He said giving a warm smile. "I would like everyone to please introduce themselves and explain why they have chosen this class." He said looking at Keith and then rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly since he was already introduced to him.
"R-right.... I guess I shouldn't make you re-introduce yourself...." He said to himself nervously.