You are blown away by this amazing news. But as much as you would like to become a centaur, you are worried that your age and small size will be an issue. " I know I'm only 12, and small for my age. But what I really want is to be a really big, powerful centaur, part Clydesdale or Shire. Lots of muscle and strength, like the best work horse ever! But I don't want to have to spend years as a little colt. Can I at least be a teenage version?"
The headmistress does not look surprised. "Your parent5s told me to expect as much." When she sees your shocked look, she nods. "Yes, they knew exactly what this place was, and they also know how much you love centaurs. The only reason I allowed you in was because they assured you would want to be one of our students. They also gave permission for you to become whatever you want to be."
While you get your head around the fact that your parents are letting you make such a big decision on your own, the headmistress continues. "Now, as for your request. Becoming a centaur is a big step by itself. You will have a harder time becoming human, and may end up spending a lot of time outside as a horse. A draft-horse based centaur will have trouble moving around in confined spaces, which limits what you can do somewhat. There are some popular options,. Many of the Budweiser team horses are actually centaurs who want to travel in public. We also have an agricultural program where centaurs work arms pulling plows and wagons, in addition to learning farming techniques. There is also a student exchange program with Atlantis - yes, it exists."
"Atlantis? Where is it? What would I do there?" You try to imagine what the legendary continent would look like.
"It is actually another dimension. Centaurs are very popular there, often kept as pets and valued workers."
You aren't sure you would want to be a pet. "So I can be a grown centaur stallion?"
The headmistress nods. "Just remember that if you become an adult, you will no longer be student age and have to be placed in a job somewhere. As a colt you can learn to be a centaur and have many more options to choose from when you graduate."
You are excited, and know exactly what you want. "In that case, I choose to become..."
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