Ava finally looked up, her gaze narrowing. "Textbooks? In this economy? Everything is digital now, Janine. Just tell them to Google it. Now, scoot. I have a 2:00 PM appointment with a woman who says she can align my chakras using only organic kale."
Ava made a face like she’d just bitten into a lemon. "Gross. No. I was thinking 'The Coleman Academy for Excellence and Aesthetic Management.' I’ve already drafted the logo. It’s me, but in a toga, holding a golden whistle." [S2E4] Principal's Office
Janine leaned forward, trying to find a silver lining. "Well, rebranding could be a way to increase community engagement! Maybe we could call it 'The Abbott Achievement Center'?" Ava finally looked up, her gaze narrowing
Gregory looked at her, his expression flat. "Janine, this is Ava. She doesn't 'discuss logistics.' She summons people so she can have an audience for her latest TikTok dance or to find someone to go get her a sugar-free vanilla latte." Everything is digital now, Janine
The air in the hallway outside the principal's office at Abbott Elementary always felt a little thinner, especially when Ava Coleman was the one who summoned you. Gregory stood there, adjusting his tie, while Janine bounced on her heels beside him, clutching a stack of "New Student Initiative" flyers.
As they walked back down the hallway, Janine was already scribbling notes on her flyers. "Okay, so maybe a budget red carpet. We can use that red butcher paper from the art room..."