<em>Shit</em>That was the only thing that Thomas could think about as he finally got his balance back and looked up at the colossus towering above them.<em>I really don't need this right now, first the mistress calls us, then Hitomi puts me in the ball and now Xan?  This day can't get any worse.</em>He thought to himself and walked forward spreading out his hands in a sign of fealty, he humbled himself before the giant and bowed his head.  He wanted to avoid eye contact if possible.  "Xan, the mistress summoned us, may we pass?"  Thomas asked speaking monotone hiding the fear that was possessing him.<br/><br/>Thomas hadn't been around that often and he knew little about the nine foot female other than she survived the headmistress exclusively.  The only times he saw her were usually when he was in trouble...or if she was out hovering over the students like an angry sentinel.<em>Please, don't let this thing kill me.</em>