Rikku stood up. "I have failed you, sensei." And bowed. "I was so caught up in detention and the fallout from the mutiny that I forgot that that wouldn't count, since it was before class. So I went into town this morning and handwavily tried to pester anyone who looked like a teacher, with mixed results. This class would be easier if I didn't really like all of my other classes this term. But these are merely excuses. I am sorry."

She bit her lip. "I did dye my hair, though. Does that count for anything?"