VALERIA

I look up at Professor Blossom, opening my mouth to make up an excuse. But I find my mind blank and messy at the same time.

How am I supposed to approach this? What do I tell this man? Should I lie and say that we’ve been there all this time, or should I tell him the truth? I mean, he’s the only one who can pretty much put an end to Celeste and her evil ways.

“Well?” Professor Blossom coaxes, his mouth pressed into a thin impatient line. “Lying is no good, ...