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."
Gregory watched her hurry away, then looked back at the principal's office. He took a deep breath and started walking toward the breakroom. He needed a very large cup of very mediocre coffee. [S2E4] Principal's Office
"Ava, we are a public school," Gregory said, his voice dropping an octave in disbelief. "We don't need 'zip.' We need functional plumbing in the second-floor girls' bathroom." Ava finally looked up, her gaze narrowing
"I have to, Gregory!" she said, her eyes bright with a mix of terror and excitement. "If I don't, she’ll probably try to make us teach in togas. And I am not a toga person." Everything is digital now, Janine
The heavy oak door swung open, and Ava poked her head out, her sunglasses perched precariously on her forehead. "Enter, my subjects. And Janine, if those papers aren't coupons for a bottomless brunch, you can leave them at the door."
Gregory stopped and looked at her. "Janine, you’re not actually going to do this, are you?"
Janine’s eyes widened. "A launch party? We don't have a budget for that! I was hoping we could use the extra funds for new textbooks for the third graders."