Everyone's in a good mood today. Optimism does wonders for business.

You don’t need to prove how capable you are. The people who matter will discover your value when the timing is right. Now goodness, where did I put the teacups?

Let me tell you a secret, Son. I don't want Quax to get selected either. On one hand, he's a talented boy. There's no doubt he has what it takes to succeed in the program. On the other hand, these guardians are not paid handsomely for nothing. They make sacrifices we could hardly imagine—infrequent visits to their hometowns, busy schedules outside of their control, no opportunity to start a family of their own. The guardian lifestyle suits someone like Cal. As for her brother, I'm afraid it may be against his nature. But regardless of how you and I feel, there’s no denying that Quax wants this. He’s been training for nearly two years, and all of Sitra is expecting him to step on that stage tomorrow. I'm sure he's feeling an immense pressure, and right now, he needs a real friend.