Page 42 of The Brat: Prequel

The dean is organizing a memorial in thanks for the long-term contributions the Kirkland family made to our college, dates to be announced.

By the afternoon, power was restored to the school, and the administration said they believe there will be no further interruption to tomorrow’s class schedule.

EIGHTEEN

AUNTIE SIKO

Aunty Savannah: Honey, I may have overheard your uncles discussing something, and I don’t often share those tidbits because, from one snooper to another, you know that’s a good way to get caught

Victoria: I won’t squeal, Aunty S

Victoria: Snooper’s honor!

Aunty Savannah: Knew I could rely on you

Aunty Savannah: Did you hear about the explosion near Oakwood College’s campus this week?

Victoria: No?

Aunty Savannah: Your Uncle Aidan arranged it

Victoria: Whutttt?

*Aunty Savannah forwards a link*

Victoria: Uncle Aidan’s BEHIND THAT?! WTF

Aunty Savannah: He was berating himself to your Uncle Conor, who, let me tell you, was very unimpressed with Aidan

Victoria: Why?

Aunty Savannah: Because he’s an idiot

Aunty Savannah: Look, I know you’re an adult and you think you know everything. When I was your age, I knew everything too

Aunty Savannah: But let me tell you, if you order a teenager to go left, they’ll go right. Just because

Aunty Savannah: I don’t want to argue with you. (Remember that, please. ) But Aidan said he basically forbade you from joining the Veronians

Aunty Savannah: Conor, rightly, said you’re probably going to join just for shits and giggles

Aunty Savannah: So, are you?

Victoria: Well

Victoria: Um

Victoria: Yes

Aunty Savannah: Woot! Go you!

Victoria: Wait, what?!

Aunty Savannah: Stick it to the man!!!

Aunty Savannah: I love this particular man, but like, seriously? How fucking dare he tell you what to do with your life?!

Aunty Savannah: Do you know how badly I wanted to be picked by the Veronians?