Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Owen casually remarked, "It's the outstanding students that make you wonder just how far they can go."

And indeed, she exceeded his expectations by miles.

...

Stepping out of the examination hall, Roseanne immediately received a message from Leda.

A week ago, they had agreed to celebrate after their interviews, planning to meet at their favorite French bistro.

Roseanne opened her maps app, ready to hail a ride.

Suddenly, a familiar voice called out from behind her.

"Roseanne? It is you!"

Hertha had also come for the second round of interviews that afternoon.

She had arrived early to get accustomed to the environment, hoping it would ease her nerves. She hadn't expected to bump into Roseanne.

"What's this..." Hertha Sherwood looked her up and down.

"Interviews," Roseanne replied calmly.

"You passed the written exam?!" Her surprise almost made her voice crack.

"Yes."

"How many points?"

"412."

top scorer in

aback. "Was I? I didn't

the point of

scored only 392, barely making it to the interviews,

hadn't paid attention to

message about her interview schedule, she hadn't

according to scores from

don't believe it,

it

got places to be," she said, too exhausted to explain further. What Hertha

pleasing his family was

love the crow; fall out of love,

Hertha

her

finished the interview,

"Yes."

What did they ask? Were there many questions related to our

raised an eyebrow. "You... want me

some experience, it's not that serious. Besides, the questions they asked you might not be

Roseanne nodded, "Since you know everyone gets different questions, you should understand

her, enunciating each word, "we're in

was at