Her voice rose playfully at the end, teasing rather than threatening, and the babies froze. Their mouths fell open in unison, eyes widening like she had just spoken the deadliest curse.
Drake gasped, clutching his chest dramatically. "Nooo, Teacher! Anything but that! My tiny dragon hands can't handle so much writing!"
Boo spun halfway out of his chair, waving both arms like an alarm. "Homework?? That's like… writing at home! No, no, no! Home is for sleeping, Teacher, not torture!"
Rocky covered his face with both hands, peeking timidly through his fingers. "I-I'll just… turn into a rock forever… then you can't make me write…"
Even Luna, who had been trying to look tough, slumped forward with a scowl. "Teacher, you're cruel," she muttered, her golden brown eyes narrowing. "Pure evil."
