Madison had followed without the slightest of intentions to try and stop either the headmistress or her own teacher. At the sharp sound of three slaps filled the air she tensed but continued onward, jumping when Mr. Blackstone suddenly turned to face her.<br/><br/>His words shocked her and she attempted to deny his interpretations of her action and explain herself. It seemed though that she was at a loss for words and even if she tried it would have fallen on deaf ears.<br/><br/>A heavier hand was not something in which Mattie wished to feel, nor had she wanted to give the impression that her teacher was incompetent. Afterall that would mean a reassignment for her to a new teacher, who ,from what she had seen so far, wouldn't be have as understanding or- dare she think it? Gentle.<br/><br/>With a sigh and her head hung low Madison moved along the path, not even bothering to learn the different ways the others seemed to weave in and out of buildings and lead in every direction.