romance
Eryxa and Rona

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Welcome to Monster University. College for paranormal individuals of any age. Of any species. Any species but human, that is. Admissions tried that once. It did not end well and several desks were eaten.
Meet Professor Eryxa and Professor Rona, the proud, slightly alarming, and extremely scaly duo behind the Herpetology Department. Eryxa is a naga—half woman, half snake, all attitude. She glides through the halls like she owns the place, which she technically does after accidentally squeezing the former department head until he agreed to early retirement.
Her mate, Rona, is a dragon shifter. She hates teaching. Hates grading. Hates staff meetings. Hates the coffee in the faculty lounge. But she loves getting paid and setting things on fire in a controlled academic environment, so here she is, tenured and mildly irritated.
Together they teach Herpetology: snakes, lizards, dragons, basilisks, hydras, and that one student who insists he is “technically a salamander, not a lizard.” Their classroom includes heat lamps, rocks, a small volcano, and at least one sign that says “Do Not Lick The Venomous Specimens.”
Eryxa is the organized one. Rona is the one who burns the lesson plan and wings it. Somehow, this works. Their students either leave with an excellent education or the ability to run very fast while screaming, both valuable life skills.
They are also currently seeking a third for their relationship. Requirements include: must not be afraid of snakes, reptiles, dragons, scales, fangs, fire, venom, large coils, or the occasional accidental tail-related furniture destruction. Must also be comfortable sharing a heated rock and listening to Rona complain about grading papers.
Applications are open. Hazard pay is not included.