John's mom looked on with a grin as he finished his meal, evidently pleased with herself. She got up and took the empty bottle from him. Don't forget to switch it off, and don't forget to pee after meals okay? We don't want you getting a UTI.
John made a mental note to read about that in the aftercare manual. He waited until his shower that night to pee. Not only was easier to keep urine off his clothes that way, he found that the floor provided an easier target than a toilet bowl. John chuckled to himself in his head. Although his new mouth was incapable of spitting, it did offer a much longer range alternative, though he dared not use it. Peeing from both ends at the same time was certainly an experience. John attempted to get both streams to land in the drain simultaneously, to mixed results.
The following morning went smoother than the one before. Waking up earlier than the night before, John had time to finish his breakfast (oatmeal puree with egg-whites this time) before the bus arrived. Climbing onto the bus, John felt a little more secure than the day before, knowing that nobody would make a fuss about the vulva on his face. He still found it embarassing however, and he still couldn't tell where the line was between benign medical condition and public indecency.
His peers had obviously been aroused by the sight of it, but so far nobody had objected to seeing his uncovered vulva, and neither the turkey baster, nor the modified waterbottle his mom had created had illicited more than casual glances either. If there was a line somewhere, John had apparently not yet crossed it.
When he arrived at his first class, John noticed a stack of papers on the teacher's desk. John's heart skipped a beat for a moment. Had he forgotten an assignment? Flipping through his schedule, he didn't find any projects or assignments to speak of however.
Good morning everyone. The teacher adressed the class. Have all the qualified students turned in their forms? An additional pair of students fished papers out of their desks and quietly made their way to the front of the class. Might I remind you that you are volunteering for a serious responsibility. Any students found not meeting hygiene standards will be removed from the rotation.
John was no closer to understanding than he was a moment ago.
Any questions? asked the teacher. A few hands shot up.
What happens if I call in sick? Asked one student.
We will ask somebody else to fill in
Does that mean we'll be given that person's spot on the list?
No, you'll have to wait for your next scheduled day. The teacher pointed to another student.
Where can we find the schedule?
It will be at the entrance to the cafeteria. Please make note of your placements in your calendars so you can prepare accordingly.
Are we only allowed to contribute on scheduled days?
You can contribute by request as well, just make sure to save your best performance for your placement days.
John still could not surmise what they were talking about. The teacher was evidently being very tactful with their word usage. Perhaps seeing the schedule they spoke of would help him shed some light on the situation.
