Author's note: this is from Seraphina's point of view
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With signora Durand gone, I went to the lab to find Aldus.
"How long will signora Durand going to keep on coming here?", I asked Aldus.
"Until she says that you mastered her lessons.", Aldus responded, and he saw me puffing my cheeks. "Tough first day?"
I grimaced. "She made me walk while balancing books on my head. Do you know that she carries a stick with her, and she beats me with it when she is not happy? For repeated offenses, she hits harder!"
Aldus didn't understand my point. "Her lessons are valuable, they will build your character, and most importantly, knowing how to behave in different circumstances will build your confidence. Considering your healing capability, a smack here or there should not make a difference, and as you learn, things will get easier. Balancing books is nothing compared to your ballet lessons that start tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?"
