Vivienne was intrigued by the Spectrespecs and whispered about the bizarre charms they created, which she thought were both strange and brilliant. She was torn between doubt and skepticism as her classmates danced through the classroom with various charm combinations. Vivienne was drawn to Mr. Atreyu-Rehman's quick thinking and Ms. Bay's precise snatching. As the wrackspurts swirled and "landed" in her bucket, she leaned in for the lesson's deeper meaning.

Vivienne, who is often quiet and self-conscious about others' opinions, wondered if she would have worn Spectrespecs in public or spoken about Nargles aloud. As Professor Amstern finished the activity, Vivienne caught a glimpse of a world built on wonder, not facts. She thought Luna would have enjoyed this class, and as she dropped her bucket at the desk, her steps were lighter than before. For once, history felt personal and possibly sparkly, as it wasn't far away.