Inquisition for Blood [Treasures series 7]

Ah, trials of the scholastic life! The term hasn't even begun, and Lady Wizard Sarras is having major problems. She is (a) in charge of the department, albeit temporarily, which is a challenge, and (b) having to make up the Master Schedule, which is worse. Losing one of her best professors -- who is also a fellow Guardian -- is really more than anyone should have to cope with on top of (a) and (b).

This story originally appeared in Sword & Sorceress 25, November 2010.