Mrs B: "Ms. Kiera, can I speak with you a moment?"
Kiera: "Yes, Mrs. Barenthall?"
Mrs B: "I just wanted - to touch base with you..."
Kiera's hand tightens on her sleeve.
Mrs B: " Kiera, do you understand? Are you even listening?"
Kiera: "I'm sorry, what was that Mrs. B?"
Mrs B: "As we are both aware you are in the school on scholarship."





