"But for how long?"
"RUBY, your mom is so funny. She's telling us about the time that you were a little baby and had to be…."
"....Is she real?"
"I have to go."
"Ruby, does anyone else now; or just me?"
"Their was one who wasted his whole entire life to decode the truth, but..."
"You killed him, didn't you?"
"Hey. I didn't pull the trigger. I was defending the tree."
"The...Nevermind.
Just go."
"Really?"
"Yes, before I change my mind."
"So you'll keep my secret?"
"It's as you said; 'The Kingdoms are coming back together.' I hate it too on how they are doing it, but why...….you did not control that part."
"Oh, thank you. Thank you. Thank you."
"For what? The Uniforms? Ruby, those were just.…"
"Thanks anyways...…for everything."
"You're welcome. How do you think they're holding up?"
"I don't know. I told myself, and them...that I wouldn't babysit."
"Oh, that...."
"Might not have been a good idea?"
"Exactly."
"Drink your pop and hush up."
"Does that mean we are friends, now that I know your secret?"
"No. That just means you have taken the first steps that no one else could've. If you really cared, you would have searched me. Fighter didn't. He just cared about getting recognized as the hero who solved the case. Nothing personal of if I lied, who I lied to, and how that would affect others. You know…."
"I know."
"...Know what?"
"That these uniforms are totally off the rails. Why even did Jacklyn make multiple versions when only one can transform into any clothing you need?
Check it...…Elwin, aim your flames at me like you are ready to shoot.
And then...
*Vroom*
"Pants automatically change to shorts.
Wolfgirl, aim your water bottle at me. Act like you are about to splash.
Check it....Instantly turns into swimming trunks."
"But where'd your shirt go?"
"My….uhh.....Must have morphed into my swimming trunks.
You try."
"What if I...Oooooo. This dress doesn't look too bad."
"How did you?"
"Just looked at this old picture of a Graduation ceremony and everyone was dressed up, so....You like my leggings?"
"Why can't they change color? They are the same as the ones you first wore."
"Maybe we change colors at graduation, same as this picture; but for now...we can't fake it till we make it."
"Who would ever fake graduation, just to pass some classes and say they're smart? Wouldn't their IQ speak for themselves that they have not passed?
.....What...what did I….."
"You Kids have been locked up for far too long."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"If you want a purple dress, you are going to have to work hard so that when you stand on that Ceremonial stage the same as this picture; you too can change your shirt showing your dress is indeed real.
No way around it."
"No shortcuts."
"And no bribery."
"Why would we...…..you know what? I am not even going to ask. If all you get after passing is a new color transformation then how is that any different then our blue ones?"
"Oh, I am sure that when you pass, not only will your shirt change color; but I bet Ruby will make your shirt heal itself as well as defend.
Why? Cause you earned it."
"But I thought she didn't want us to get too attached for fear we would…."
"Kids, by that time you will have been here a few years…."
"And her trust in all of you will have increased to the point that she will know…"
"You will be able to know when to take it off, and when not to."