#theespadas

Cristalina, Rezende - 11:30 AM

(sigh)

[Agnes] Christinne, I need you to listen to me very clearly.

St. Albans sets a new standard in society that is different from your previous school.

So, I need you to try harder than before. Smile. Stay proper. And, most importantly, avoid any behavior that may disappoint me or your father.

[Christinne] Don't worry, Mother. I have never disappointed you before, and I won't do so now.

[Agnes] Precisely, but know that your attendance at this school is very beneficial for our family.

[Christinne] But… why all this, Mother? Is there anything else I should know?

...

[Agnes] You know enough, Christinne. It is about a new beginning…

A new chance to be seen in our society.

(heavy breathing)

[Agnes] Oh, perfect. We have arrived.

St. Albans Academy - 12:00 AM

[Trevor] It's our final year, guys. I’m already missing Augustin's vacation home, his birthday party, the break from school…

[Fabi] Well… That sucks for me and Lydia, we still have two more! Can't believe we'll have to go a whole year without you…

[Otto] We should totally hang out at the Espadas' more often, right? I mean, just talking about it makes me feel like I'm getting roasted by Calla's sun…

[Augustin] Maybe next year, guys… Sorry…

I'm gonna be pretty busy this year. Got a lot of stuff to do and learn, and I'll also be keeping up with my parents' chaotic schedule of commitments.

[Otto] You're the heir to the throne, Gus. You already made a living! You've got all the perks that come with it, so why not enjoy them?

[Augustin] I think that's an even greater reason for me to try harder this year, don't you think? [Otto] Augustin?

Augustin... What are you lookin' at?

Casiraghi's Residence, 9:00 AM

[Cecelia] Let's get to the interesting part... tomorrow is the big day. How're feeling?

[Christinne] There's- there's nothing to say, really... I just wish I was still studying at Pendleton with you and Jana.

[Cecelia] It's a new school year, Chris! We'll miss you, but we're also excited to live through you and hear about St. Albans and your new friends- especially the male ones...

(Chuckles)

[Christinne] The lack of boys at our school was never really a problem, at least for me... So, I'm not too fussed about it.

[Cecelia] Oh please, you're too chill for someone who's going to study at the same school as the Prince of Calla! I've heard he's still single... And has some fine abs!

[Christinne] Ughhh, the way you're starting to sound exactly like my mother is kind of worrying me. And that last part...

[Cecelia] Excuse me? I personally think that's really crucial information, and you will give me all the details!

[Christinne] Fine fine, I'll keep you posted. But there won't be anything to report!

[Cecelia] There's always something!

[Christinne] Sadly, I'll have to hang up now, there's still a lot to finish packing around here.

[Cecelia] That's fine, but I'll call you AGAIN tomorrow night, and this time Jana is gonna be with me! Byeee.

(Hangs Up) (Sighs)

[Christinne] How is it possible that I already miss my own life?

Cristalina, Rezende - 12:10 AM

[Agnes] Very well, this is where I’ll leave you.

[Christinne] That's okay, Mother. I'll take it from here. (sigh)

[Agnes] I'm still your mother, Marie. I am hard on you because I only want the best for your future and I, for a fact, know you get easily distracted.

(sigh)

[Christinne] I know, Mom. (clears throat) [Agnes] Now, I’m officially off to Calla. I’ll call you on the weekend.

[Christinne] O-Okay, until then, Mom. I guess it's time to unpack... What the- He surely outdid himself this time... [?] So, you're famous? I mean...

[Lydia] ... considering the amount of flowers you just got delivered.

[Christinne] No… I-I mean, It was just my dad. He always does something like this on my first days of school, but he did a little too much this time. [Lydia] He also left you a note along with the flowers. You might want to read it... not that I'm curious or anything. (giggles)

[Christinne] I was right. It's from him. [Lydia] You will tell me what's written, won't you?

[Christinne] Nope...

[Lydia] Bummer... At least tell me how St. Albans is treating you...

Has anything interesting happened yet? I want to know all about my roommate.

[Christinne] I-I had just arrived, so nothing relevant has happened yet… [Lydia] Fantastic, so I’ll be the one to introduce you to your fresh, new life.

Starting now. You'll meet my friends today.