Sovereign Syre, a high school teacher, is in her classroom tidying up. It's the end of the school day, so there are no students around. Her step-daughter, Gianna Gem, comes by and leans in the doorway with a backpack over her shoulder. 'Are you ready to go, Mom?' she asks, looking a little annoyed. 'I'm almost done, honey!' Sovereign says, good-naturedly. Gianna huffs, saying that if she takes too long, she'll just walk. It's clear she's moody.