*Esmerelda*

“Esmerelda,” the headmaster began again, “I thank you for your discretion in this matter. And because of the unique circumstances you are in, there is a lot more about this academy that I need to tell you. About Sunset, Elijah, and about how you came to be here… But if at any point you feel that all of this is too much for you to bear, please let me know and we can pause for a bit. I don’t want to overwhelm you, however, this information is vital for you to know ...