Alex smiled. “That’s powerful,” she said. “I wish the girls at school could hear that.” “Bring a sword to school. Trust me—those girls will leave you alone,” Goldilocks said. “Oh, I couldn’t do that,” Alex said. “Violence is frowned upon in my world. It’s not like it is here; it’s not needed.” Goldilocks liked the sound of that. “Then find out what your sword is—find your own advantage—and wear it proudly. Beat those girls at their own game by seeming perfectly content in your own life,”
