Of course someone had to be close enough to hear her profanity, such was the way of the universe and her continued string of bad luck. Nothing, not even her relationship with Holsten (which had always been synonymous with breaking), was landing in her favor as of late. Jo sighed heavily and brushed a frustrated hand through her hair. Best get on with the talking to from hell, then.

She turned on her heel to face of her accuser, only to recognize the woman as Ms. Binns and her tone as teasing. Immediately, her tense shoulders relaxed and she smiled to hide her embarrassment. "Are you certain? I could've sworn I read it in one of tragedies." Jo shot back with a continued smile.

Maybe her luck was changing.