Persistence.

I would hope so, Mr. Kinsley, but I’m not familiar with this part of the country at all so I really couldn’t speculate.

That’s kind of you. Perhaps you can tell me where I might be able to go locally to find a supply of winter clothes? It seems I’m going to need them.

Welcome to St. Brendan’s, Dr. Deshpande! I’m submissive Instructor Calliope Hart and I am probably going to sit in on a class or two if you don’t mind.

I’m sure I will. I still find learning to be enjoyable, especially when it comes to the social construct of Dominance and submission. In other countries I’ve been too and lived in, it’s been completely different from America in how both are viewed. Do you have a favorite place to travel to?

You consider Dominance and submission a social construct, Professor? I’ve been quite a lot of places, but in my opinion nothing can quite compare to coming back home. 

Thank you very much, Mr. Williams. What sort of help?

I’m already having a new experience, so disappointment isn’t possible at this point. I always enjoy learning new things. There are several topics I plan on covering, but the primary focus of the seminar is essentially what you just mentioned (and it’s the subject I’m currently researching just now): the economical impact of the 2015 laws regarding submissive business ownership. I don’t want to give too much away, but as a submissive yourself I think you might find the material interesting!

Good evening, students

Welcome to the staff, Dr. It will be great honor to have you around considering how well known your work is -  and despite being a Professor myself, there’s a good chance I may sneak in to sit in on your lectures.

Thank you, Professor Clarington. That's kind of you to say. I hope you'll find my lectures interesting and informative. What area of history do you teach, and may I ask what your previous job was that you found to be cooler?

Hello, Kurt. It’s very nice to meet you too. Yes, you’re right, economics and business often go hand in hand. I’m glad I can count on having at least one student. 

Of course, Dr. 

I've been engaged in teaching seminars at different universities in the US and Europe for a few years now. It's a hobby, I think you could say, and one I appreciate since it changes up my normal schedule of conducting endless research.

Thank you. WHIPP was the result of a fair few sleepless nights, but I can hardly say I’m disappointment in how it turned out. That’s kind of you to say.. I’m happy to know you found it useful. I’ve been working on an updated version, as a matter of fact. It ought to be ready for release sometime this spring if it makes it through beta testing on the first or second go.

That’s what I love about it…Like, you could have made any other dating app and saved yourself such a headache…But you made one that might actually help people meet someone that they’re compatible with on every level, not just “We both like dogs” or “Italian food is my favorite”. Like, sure, those are important, but so is knowing whether someone’s in to spanking or not. Really? How’s the new version going to be different? Or is that, like, a massive secret until it comes out?

The world was already full of other dating apps, but there was a need for one that takes into account users' intimate sexual preferences. WHIPP has been demonized by plenty of people over the years as something abhorrent, but the critics just can't argue that there was an untapped niche in the market. Millions of downloads speaks for itself on that, I think.

drdeshpande:

Thank you quite kindly for the welcome. May I have your name?

No, like, you don’t understand. Your app is like…AMAZING. Like, I mean, I never actually met anybody off of it, ‘cause like, stranger danger is too real, but like…The detail, dude! It was like…If that app was a person, I would have flirted with it, hardcore.

Thank you. WHIPP was the result of a fair few sleepless nights, but I can hardly say I’m disappointment in how it turned out. That’s kind of you to say.. I’m happy to know you found it useful. I’ve been working on an updated version, as a matter of fact. It ought to be ready for release sometime this spring if it makes it through beta testing on the first or second go.

Oh how I wish I could be here to listen in! Welcome to our campus, Dr. Zahra! I hope St. Brendan’s treats you well while you’re here. This is my completely biased opinion, but we have to have the best campus and student body in the country. I’m Leah, I’m headed to a teaching program in the next few days for a few months, but I thought I’d say hi anyway!

Zahra is perfectly fine, no preface required. Thank you for the welcome, Leah, I do appreciate it. I’ve seen many campuses over the last few years and this one is quite lovely, I must agree. Oh, well then I wish you the best in your program. I may not be here when you return, but at least we were able to say hello and wish one another luck.

It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Dr Deshpande. 

Thank you, Professor Devereaux. I hope they will.