"Okay, Danielle. I believe you. Mistakes happen, and the contract is long, and detailed. And this," he said holding up the marker-stained shield, "is not permanently modified, so I'm going to go easy on you. -This time. How long has your shield been altered for?"

"Four days, sir."

"Seeing your sex, and being unable to touch it, is a part of your punishment. You have dodged that part, so you must make amends. For the next eight days, when you are at home by yourself, or in my presence alone here in your apartment, you will go without any clothing from the waist down. If you wear a robe, it...