Greta listened to her daughters' complaints, and replied to every one of them.
"Yes, Leah. You won't be back at the dorm. You are stuck here with your sisters, and me."
She turned toward the middle daughter "Kylie, no. First of all, school WILL work, just online instead of in presence. And you can't go outside. The virus is dangerous for everyone. And even if it wouldn't be, law is law. If you go outside, the police will arrest you."
Finally she turned toward the youngest one "You can forget about it, Jenni. You will take your classes with the distant learning method, and I will make sure of it."
Once made things clear, the mother went to the table and took in her hands some papers that was placed on it.
"You three behaved very poorly, both last year and during the spring break." she said "Now things are about to change in this house. Since you're stuck with me, I will use this an occasion to teach you a good lesson."
She lowered her eyes at the papers, and added "I will now read you the new regimen I wrote down for you, young ladies. Listen carefully."
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Faint lights pass through colored glass, in this beloved place. Silver shines, the world dines, a smile on each face.
As joy surrounds, comfort abounds, and I can feel I'm breaking free.
For just this moment lost in time, I am finally me.
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