Kazimeriz paused, eyeing Masterson and the Purple girl with suspicion. "Why on earth would you find it appropriate to allow a child to assist in a disciplinary function, Mr. Masterson? Come, now. There is a child in need, and as there are several students; I may need your assistance in restraining them. " He looked at him impatiently, not wanting to divulge that should it come down to show of strength, he simply did not wish to risk casting on the students with Upstead's unpredictable wand. It could go very badly. "Please."