Chapter 10
That morning, I reported to Cistine. She was in the kitchen working at a small desk.
“Rielle has told me of your appointment to the Grays,” she said. “Congratulations on your new position. Many girls would envy the chance you’ve been given to stay here at the CREIA.”
“I was surprised to receive the assignment so quickly,” I replied. “And to learn that Esme was selected for UniKind without a ceremony or official announcement as we had before. And I find it regretful that she won’t be a teacher as she wished.”
“Oh, Esme will have the opportunity to learn and teach because the two programs are concurrent. And sometimes Rielle makes her choices without fanfare.” Cistine stood up and handed me a gray headscarf, a notecard, and a small pencil. “Today you and Alise, she’s another t
