cause I'm a lady

aria Duke. Sixteen years young.I'm not a princess. I like to count my boyfriend's tattoos.

[maria--duke]

I'm gonna skip school tomorrow for the first time this year. Mental health day is definitely necessary.

[melanie-princeton]

You’re welcome. Not so bad actually, I’m trying to stay focused and I’ve made it to the swim team! I’m really happy. What about you?

[maria--duke]

Ooh swim team! Good. I've been busy with Key Club stuff. They are trying to have us do so many things now since it's still nice out.

[melanie-princeton]

We’ve got it all figured out.

[maria--duke]

Success! Thanks Melanie. Besides a lot of work, how's school going?

[melanie-princeton]

It’s a big deal, only real powerful psychic can do those kinds of things. You do that! No one can tell it’s a lie, I’ll repeat everything as proof.

[maria--duke]

Thank you, I'll have you write a note for me.

[melanie-princeton]

It’s okay, we don’t want you to get too tired.

[maria--duke]

No definitely not. I mean predicting what people are studying in a history class uses a lot of energy. I might use it as the excuse as to why I didn't finish this calc homework.

[melanie-princeton]

Haha I’m so proud to know such an important secret.

[maria--duke]

Definitely feel special! I don't use my powers very often though.

[melanie-princeton]

Can you imagine? It’d be really creepy.

[maria--duke]

I'm basically That's So Raven!

[melanie-princeton]

It’s is! I’ll keep your secret.

[maria--duke]

Good, I wouldn't want it to get out and I'd be taken advantage of.

[melanie-princeton]

Right? I can’t take all of that. I’m feeling sleepy already.

[maria--duke]

Is that what you are studying? I'm psychic if that's the case, shhh.

[melanie-princeton]

History. I actually like it, but somehow I’m getting bored.

[maria--duke]

I love history but definitely is boring in some parts. I can't stay awake during the French Revolution to save my life.

[melanie-princeton]

I understand you. I need to sleep, but I also need to study.

[maria--duke]

What do you need to study for?

[melanie-princeton]

I’m so tired.

[maria--duke]

Me too! I think taking these AP courses are gonna kill me.

[thea--gale]

You’re right, it’s not good when you’re forced into something. It takes away all the fun. I’ll look as soon as I can. Have you lived here for a long time, Maria?

[maria--duke]

All 15 years of my lifetime. I love but dislike it a little

[thea--gale]

Is there any particular reason why you don’t like it? Oh god, that sounds so great! I love to get to know new places, especially beautiful ones.

[maria--duke]

I've just been playing my whole life. It sounds lovely but piano lessons forced every week is not fun. I'm sure you'll find them around here. They are everywhere, just gotta look for them.

[thea--gale]

I can help you get better, it’s really easy once you get used to it. Piano is so cool, I love to listen. There are good places to explore in Novella?

[maria--duke]

I hate playing the piano but I kind of have to do it. I hear it much too often. Definitely. There's a lot of woodsy areas and secret charming places to see.

[thea--gale]

I love horses and I used to ride back where I lived. I like to take long walks, read or just stay really quiet and just dream in general. I’m a little boring. What about you?

[maria--duke]

Oh! I love horse back riding. I'm not very good though. We do have a nice place to ride right in town. I don't do much either. I play piano a little with my family and just mostly like to go explore.

[thea--gale]

That’s enough to make it fun. We’ll make a good little team.

[maria--duke]

Yeah I think so too. What else do you like?