I had an uneventful few days, " it told her. "The most exciting thing was an hour-long lecture from the headmaster on taking our studies seriously. He said next year's exam will arrive sooner than we think."" No, they won't, " Valkyrie said, frowning. "They'll arrive next year, exactly when we expect them."" That's what I told him, " the reflection nodded. "I don't think he's comfortable with logic, because he didn't look happy. He sent me to the Career Guidance counsellor, who asked me what I wanted to do after college." Valkyrie stowed her black clothes. "What did you say?"" I told her I wanted to be a Career Guidance counsellor. She started crying, then accused me of mocking her. I told her if she wasn't happy in her job then she should look at other options, then pointed out that I was already doing her job better than she was. She gave me detention. .Derek Landy
About This Quote
The girl in the reflection of the mirror had more than just a job on her mind, she had a dream. Her faith was not only in the expectations of her peers, but also in her own abilities to achieve great things. She took this opportunity to reach out and help others, by listening to their problems and offering advice. The reflection also managed to give a few insights into how people can make life easier for themselves.
Source: Kingdom Of The Wicked
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