Ella’s POV “And if we brought in last year healers, we could save money and they could get hands-on experience. It would just cost us housing and meals…” “I would start with that, and don’t forget to mention the grant from the academy to get things started.” “Right.” Shuffling through the papers on my lab table, I feel slightly giddy at the prospect of pitching our project to Ralph. I already know that he will say yes, but we put so much effort into it, I am excited about explaining it all to him with proper paperwork and presentation. “Aaron, at what point do you think we should present the pitch about the new lab building with the grant money, with the housing attached? Aaron?” “Um, yeah. I like it.” “What’s up with you?” Aaron looks distracted as he glances at the door. “Well…

