Mr. Greene: So Ms. Dee youre going to be the director for the movie, honored to be of your acquaintance.
Ms. Dee: Nice to be of help Mr. Greene.
*Ms. Trinket enters*
Ms. Trinket: Good Afternoon! Mr. Greene and Ms. Dee, youre early coming here today.
Mr. Greene: Take your seat well get started as soon as everybody arrives.
Ms. Trinket: Thank you. *Ms. Woodley knocks at door and enters*
Ms. Woodley: Good Afternoon everyone!* Takes a seat*
*Ms. Teng hurriedly went inside thinking she was late*
Ms. Teng: Hello everyone! Sorry Im so lat-* everyone stared at her* Oh Good Afternoon everyone*slight laugh*
Ms. Greene: Dont worry about Ms. Teng, dont worry about it.
*Lastly to enter is Ms. Roth*
Veronica: Good Afternoon! *Takes a seat*
Ms. Dee: How's it going Ms. Roth?
Veronica: Life's been tricky, as always. How about you guys?
Others: *nods* *thumbs up* etc..
Veronica: Does that also mean you like my book?
All (except Veronica): Yes. (doesn't need to be in unison)
Mr. Greene: So how did this whole story came? What prompted you to write this?
Veronica: I was just simply driving around Minnesota and *poof* the plot came and I knew it was meant to be written.
Ms. Teng: Great stories are meant to be shared, and I liked how bold you are.
Veronica: Did I mention I was a first year college student then?
Ms. Trinket: Wow. When I was in college, I used to party all night. *random dancing*
Ms. Woodley: Ms. Trinket, surely, no faction will accept you.
Everyone: *laughs*
Ms. Trinket: Ouch. But what's with these factions anyway, Ms. Roth?
Mr. Greene: Wait a sec! There should be an initiation first, wherein 16-year-olds take an aptitude test that would help them decide which faction to enter.
Ms. Teng: Beatrice was sure lucky to be helped by Tobias.
Ms. Woodley: Speaking of Beatrice, I can't imagine not looking in the mirror just because it could mean self-indulgence. Her mother was nice enough not to reprimand her, and even allowed her to look at the mirror longer.
Veronica: Ahh... Abnegation. Yes, Natalie is really a kind-hearted character, and mother.
Ms. Teng: It's kind of unfair, though. You get to observe other people, yet you can't even see the beauty of this. *moves hands circularly around the face*
Mr. Greene: Every 3 months. Won't you get startled when you see yourself by then? It felt like you had to estrange yourself then befriend it all over again.
Ms. Dee: But's that's what selflessness is. You forget your image for the welfare of other people.
Ms. Trinket: Oh, I remember during my teen years, I keep my hair long and try out different hairstyles. Then one day, I stumbled upon a picture of a girl who's undergoing chemotherapy. And I felt ashamed. So the next day, I went to a salon and got my hair cut, until here. Yes, I somehow felt *air quotes* self-indulgent before.
Ms. Dee: It's really hard to lose your hair, especially when you're a girl.
Ms. Trinket: And for that, that girl in the picture should be in Dauntless.
Mr. Greene: Yes, like Tobias. *points at Trinket*
Ms. Woodley: It was in Dauntless where Beatrice met Tobias, right?
Me. Greene: Yes. Beatrice then was called Tris, better than Stiff.
Ms. Teng: But how can someone, like Tobias, only have four fears. While I have like *counts: 1,2,3,4,5,6..*
Veronica: Should I do the Math for you? *laughs*
Ms. Teng: Ugh. I give up. I wouldnt pass Dauntless, anyway, especially the Simulation headed by Tori.
Ms. Woodley: Same, I guess. I may not be able to stand the serums Jeanine Matthews make, illusions and everything in between. I might just end up crying instead of trying to overcome my fears.
Ms. Trinket: Then you might just need Erics help. He must be a really good trainor since Four is under him.
Ms. Dee: He's not called Four for nothing.
Mr. Greene: Being fearless isn't fun at all. I mean, sometimes our fears add up to the thrills of our lives, or misery.
Veronica: And not just that, everyone is afraid of something. Its doing what needs to be done despite the fear that makes someone brave and courageous
Ms. Teng: Thats right! You know, back then, I was really shy. Then came the day I was picked to report on something. I didn't know what to do because I don't like speaking in front of many people. So I told myself, if I don't overcome that fear, then Ill be left being a nobody. Lo and behold, Ms. Teng conquered that.
Ms. Woodley: Oh, is that why you're so talkative now? *laughs*
Mr. Greene: Plus, Tobias' life wasn't easy at all. He had to escape his previous life for a better one. Imagine counting your father as one of your fears.
Mr. Trinket: Yeah, only Marcus, his father, would do that. Who in the right mind would hurt such vulnerable children? We were lucky not one of us experienced that.
Veronica: Someday, when I have my own children, I'll make sure no one can lay a finger against them.
Ms. Teng: Me too.
Ms. Dee: But then again, Four will forever be afraid of heights.
Ms. Woodley: Oh, the ferris wheel part.
Ms. Trinket: Being a Divergent sure helps both of them.
Veronica: Tris was also lucky she had Christina to support and keep her secret.
Ms. Teng: They are, indeed, the best of friends. She was the first one to even know about her being a Divergent.
Ms. Dee: Wait, don't forget about Caleb. Just by imagining his looks, I think I'm in love. *sighs*
Mr. Greene: I could actually relate to Caleb. I have a younger sibling as well.
Veronica: Girl or boy?
Mr. Greene: Boy. When he's about to graduate middle school, I told him to pursue his dreams, and not to be forced by anyone, even our parents.
Ms. Trinket: Where's that part again in the book? *snaps fingers as she thinks*
Ms. Woodley: Somewhere before or during the initiation?
Ms. Trinket: Oh yeah! Caleb told Tris to choose what factions she wants.
Mr. Greene: I didn't want my brother to regret his future. I want him to enjoy what he'll be doing, like me. And I really enjoy talking to you lovely ladies.
Ms. Dee: Why is your nose swelling?
Everyone: *laughs*
Mr. Greene: So you're telling me, AMALAYER!
Ms. Dee: What?
Mr. Greene: I said you're so beautiful.
Ms. Dee: Oh please, Candor will be happy not to accept you.
Ms. Woodley: I wonder why Amity and Candor don't go along with each other. I mean, truth and peace should be in the same page right?
Veronica: Not always, I suppose. Telling the truth doesn't necessarily mean you get the serenity you look for. Sometimes the truth can bring chaos instead of peace.
Ms. Teng: and Honesty can either build or break trust.
Ms. Greene: Don't get me started with "Trust is like a mirror..." blah blah blah.
Ms. Teng: Ok, then, the "Truth will set you free."
Veronica: Right. Peace doesn't arrive the moment you blurted out the truth. It will only come if acceptance have settled securedly in one's heart.
Ms. Woodley: If only Peter knows that. I hate how self-centered he is.
Ms. Trinket: Yes. Truth hurts, but he didn't have to be so mean. He only proved that some of those who are on top doesn't deserve the position.
Ms. Teng: Makes me feel nostalgic about my school years.
Mr. Greene: Me too. Working hard isn't enough to bring success, working 'harder' will.
Ms. Trinket: Looking back, I feel no regrets about ny grades. It may not be ultra-mega-high(?), but it brought me to where I belong.
Ms. Woodley: That's why I always tell my niece and nephew to always study, and never, never cheat like Peter.
Veronica: Wow, you guys seem to know a lot about the factions already. But to stress further, they have their own traits, each focusing to a sole idea. Candor: honesty, Abnegation: selflessness, Dauntless: fearless, Erudite: intelligence, and Amity: peace.
Mr. Greene: Woah. It must be fun to attend the Choosing Ceremony then.
Ms. Teng: Id like to see the Hub, too, and each of the factions symbol.
Ms. Trinket: Hmm Glass for Candor, stone for Abnegation, Water for Erudite, Earth for amity, and lit coals for Dauntless.
Ms. Woodley: Such really unique symbols.
Ms. Dee: So if you were to choose, which faction do you guys belong to?
Ms. Dee: I'll probably be in... Who am I kidding? Can I be factionless? *laughs* Im afraid of blood and I dont want my blood dripping into those bowls with the factions symbols. Eeeekk.
Veronica: Hmm.. I've always felt like I'm Divergent, myself. *laughs*
Ms. Woodley: With that, were all youre Christina for disclosing such secret.
Ms. Dee: Geez. Who knew a book for young adults could make me feel so alive?
Veronica: Why not? We're all still young. *suggestive eyebrows*
Everyone: *laughs*
Ms. Dee: I just hope and pray we make a great movie adaptation. And I don't want any important details to be cut out, especially the lessons.
Mr. Greene: Yeah. We should remember that everyone has a different side to them. I mean, people arent all going to make the same kind of decision when faced with a different situation. They are bound to come up with an answer to a problem that is different to what would they usually do.
Ms. Teng: As Ms. Roth said, Tris is in good hands, right, Ms. Woodley?
Ms. Woodley: Should I cry now? OMG! The pressure again.
Mr. Greene: You don't have to feel scared, though. Remember, Tris is a brave girl, and we should all learn from her.
Veronica: Thanks, guys! I can't explain the bliss I felt as I listen to your insights about the book. I never imagined I could inspire others.
Ms. Trinket: No, no. Thank you, Ms. Roth, thank you.
Veronica: As I said, life's tricky, but it doesn't mean you'll let it deceive you. Learn to stand and fight. Don't just settle on one value, learn if you must. Be a Divergent.