Disney's Descendants - Jay's Love Story - Daughter of Snow White

***Disney's Descendants - Jay's Love Story - Daughter of Snow White*** is a book written by Dhåť Çhïqq Pąïğė. The book is focusing and telling the story of Ivy White, the daughter of Snow White from *Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs*.

## Plot

Ivy is the only daughter of Snow White and Prince Florian. Ivy took her middle name, Floor, from her father's name. Ivy takes a lot from her mother than her father. Snow White is a news reporter while King Florian is a king at home. Ivy has many friends in Auradon Prep. Her closest is Ben and Doug. She's friendly with Audrey and Chad. She speaks with Lonnie a few times. And she is nice with Jane and even sits at the cafeteria with her because she looks so lonely. And Ivy is close to the cheerleaders and the tourney team. It was because how friendly she was with everybody and how pure she is, Fairy Godmother made her the student body president of Auradon Prep. And because of her positive spirit and ability to lead, she was made co-captain of the cheerleading team by the captain, Audrey. Ivy is also the most beautiful girl on the Prep. All the girls, even Audrey, secretly envy her looks. But all the guys want her, but she rejected every single one of them, even though she wanted to find love. She wanted the right person, someone who loves her not only because of her looks, but because they could see right through her. So what happens when the villain kids comes to Auradon because of Ben's request?

## Synopsis

### 1.Meeting the Villain Kids

"Make sure you have the whole crew outside in less than 5 minutes. The kids will be here in 10. Go go go!" I said to Doug, who is the leader of the marching band in Auradon. Today is the day the kids of the Isle of The Lost comes to Auradon. I can't believe Ben told me this only two days ago. He made the proclamation last month, and there was a lot of things to be done because his coronation is coming up and now I have to set up the dorms and the classes for the villain kids. I am now heading to Ben's room but I was stopped by Fairy Godmother. "Ivy is everything set?" she asked. "Everyone's outside, the marching band is outside, Audrey must be outside, and you're here thank goodness, you should be outside right now. I have to go get Ben" I said. "What the limo?" Fairy Godmother asked. "Already sent. They should be here really soon" I said in a rush. Fairy Godmother nodded and speed walked away. I started to run to Ben's room. When I reached, I knocked on the door and walked in. Ben stood in front of his huge mirror staring at himself. "Ben, it's time. Are you ready?" I asked. Ben sighed a spook about a few seconds after. "I need to have a talk" Ben said looking at me. I give Ben a stern look. "Ben, we don't have time for this. Not now. Let's go" I said grabbing his hand and pulled him along but because he was stronger he pulled me to him and I hit his chest. He held me right there by my shoulders. My breath got caught by my throat as I looked Ben in the eyes and he looked into mines. Okay, I used to have a huge crush on Ben. But the feeling slowly melts down because I'm starting to accept him more as a best friend than a lover. "Please?" Ben asked softly. Ben knew I had a crush on him. But he very slightly take them to his advantage when he wants something extremely important. That doesn't make him a bad person, it's just that I can be stubborn sometimes. I sighed and nodded. "Fine. What is it?" I asked. "I just wanted to tell someone that wouldn't make it a big deal, so I wanted to tell you how I came up with my proclamation" Ben said. And from the way he said it, it was like he really needed to let it out. He led me to his bed and we sat down with me facing him. "I had a dream" he started and I nodded. "Where I saw a girl. Purple hair, purple, green and pink outfit, bright green mischievous eyes, and skin tone like yours. I met her at the Isle and from her eyes, I saw she was the daughter of Maleficent. I felt the need to see her. I had to see her. So I decided to invite a few villain kids here so they have a chance at redemption" Ben said. "And also to see the girl" I added. Ben nodded and he sighed in relief. "Well Ben, as your best friend, I will say, I will be supporting you for every single decision you make. You're smart Ben, and you have a good heart. I believe in you" I said. Then I placed my hand on his heart where I felt it beating slightly faster than a heart is suppose to be beating. "Follow your heart" I added. Ben smiled and place his hand on mines. He held it away from his chest and kissed it. Ben smiled at me and give me a hug. I hugged him back till I looked outside his window where I saw a limo driving through the road. It passed the sign that said 'Welcome To Auradon'. "It's time. They're here!" I gasped standing up and looked through the window. Ben stood right behind me. "There's no way I can run again in these heels" I said. Then Ben knelt down in front of me. "Piggy back ride?" Ben offered. I jumped on his back and wrapped my legs around him and he held it to hold me up. "More like beast back ride. Come on, do The Beast" I said wrapping my arms around Ben's neck. Ben roared like a beast and started running out of his bedroom. People watched us strangely as me and Ben was laughing while he was running. When we reached outside the limo just arrived. Doug's marching band was playing and some students were waving and had some welcoming posters. Ben put me down as we stood next to Audrey. "About time, I thought you guys were gonna leave me do this alone. I'm already against these children coming here" Audrey whispered. "Audrey, give them a chance okay. Besides, Ben didn't want to leave him mirror" I said and Ben nudged me and we laughed. Fairy Godmother was right in front of us. It's then I realized we were hidden behind the band. When the band moved away so Fairy Godmother could pass through, I saw two boys fighting over a piece of clothing. Those must be the sons of Cruella De Vil and Jafar. But what really give them away was the clothes they wore. Cruella's son was the one with white hair and the muscular guy was Jafar's son. Then two girls walked out of the limo. One was plain blue. Blue hair, blue clothes, but had a few black on her. The other one had purple hair, and wore purple clothes with a hint of pink and green. I paid close attention to that girl and realized it's the girl from Ben's dream. And what caught my attention from the other girl was her bag. It really reminds of something but I can't seem to point it out. It's on the tip of my tongue but I can't spit it out. "Guys we have an audience" the purple girl said to the guys and they stopped looking at us awkwardly as we walked forward to them. "Just cleaning up. Get up" the muscular guy said to the white hair boy as the white hair boy stood up. "Leave it like you found it" Fairy Godmother sang. "And by that I mean just leave it" she said seriously afterwards. I heard that the son of Jafar was a thief. So I had to watch out for him. After he threw everything back in the car and shut the door his eyes reached to where I was. "Hello foxy" he said coming towards me. "The name's...Jay" he said flirtatiously giving me a charming smile. I laughed awkwardly and looked at Fairy Godmother asking for help with my eyes. I'm not gonna lie, he's hot. His looks doesn't compare to anyone here in Auradon. Except for Hercules' son, of course. "Welcome to Auradon Prep" Fairy Godmother said blocking Jay's view of me. "I'm Fairy Godmother, head mistress," Fairy Godmother introduced herself curtsying. "The Fairy Godmother? As in, biddidy bobbidy boo?" purple girl asked. "Bibbidi bobbidi you know it" Fairy Godmother said. "Ya, I always wondered what it felt like for Cinderella when you just appeared out of nowhere. With that sparkly wand, and warm smile, and the sparkly wand" purple girl said. "That was a long time ago. And as I always say, don't focus on the past or you'll miss the future" Fairy Godmother said. Then me, Ben and Audrey stepped up. "It's so good to finally meet you all. I'm Ben" Ben introduced himself. "Prince Benjamin. Soon-to-be king!" Audrey said excitedly. Although I never say it out loud, Audrey is a nasty gold digger. "You had me at prince" the blue girl said. "My mom's a queen which makes me a princess" she said curtsying to Ben. Then it clicked. This is Evie, the daughter of the Evil Queen, my mother's arch-enemy. "The Evil Queen has no royal status here and neither do you" Audrey said a little boldly. Evie stepped back glaring at Audrey. "This is Audrey" Ben introduced. "Princess Audrey. His girlfriend. Right Benny Boo?" Audrey said taking Ben's hand making him laugh uncomfortably. "And I'm Ivy" I said. "Princess Ivy White" Audrey corrected. I give her a side glance but she didn't notice it. "Wait. Daughter of Snow White?" Evie asked. "Yes" I answered smiling kindly at Evie but she only give me a glare. "Princess Ivy White. I'm the daughter of Snow White. And I'm the Student Body President of Auradon Prep. I'm also cocaptain of the cheerleading team. Audrey is the original captain" I introduced. "Wow. Big tasks" purple girl said. "I know" I said to her. "Ben, Audrey and Ivy will be showing you around. And I'll see you tomorrow" Fairy Godmother said to the villain kids. "The doors of wisdom are never shut" Fairy Godmother said dramatically pulling away Audrey and Ben's hand from each other. "But the library hours are from 8-11, and you may have heard they have a little thing about curfews" Godmother said. Then when she left, Doug and the marching band left behind Godmother. "It is so so so good to finally meet-" Ben got cut off from a punch on the chest by Jay when Ben tried shaking his hand. "-you all" Ben finished. Ben shake the purple girl's hand and they stared at each other for a short while. "This is a momentous occasion, and one that I hope go down in history. Chocolate?" Ben said after he shook the white hair boy's hand that has chocolate all over then. Just like his face. "As the day our two peoples began to heal" Ben said finished shaking Evie's hand. "Or the day you show four people where the bathroom are?" purple hair girl said sarcastically. "A little bit over the top?" Ben asked Mal. "More than a little bit" she said. "So much for my first impression" Ben said and they laughed shortly. I think they're hitting it off. "Hey, you're Maleficent's daughter are you?" Audrey cut in. "Yeah you know what? I totally do not blame you for your mother trying to kill my parents and stuff" Audrey said. "Oh, my mom's Aurora" Audrey said putting a fake smile. "Sleeping Beauty" Audrey and Mal said at the same time. "Yeah, I've heard the name. You know what? I totally do not blame you for your grandparents inviting everyone in the whole world, but my mother to their stupid christening" purple girl said. "Water over the bridge" Audrey said. "Tots" purple girl said. And they both laughed sarcastically and dryly. "Okay! So how about that tour?" I said emphasizing for Ben. "Auradon Prep. Originally built over 300 years ago and converted to a high school by my father when he became king" Ben started. We walked till we reached a statue of King Adam. Ben clapped twice and the statue magically turned to Beast. White hair boy, who's name is Carlos, jumped into Jay's arm screaming. "Carlos it's okay. Don't be scared. Ben's father wanted his statue to turn from beast to man, to remind us that anything possible" I said. "Does he shed much?" Mal asked. "Yeah, mom won't let him on the couch" Ben said. And from Mal's expression, she wasn't really expecting an answer. Then we continued inside. "So you guys have a lot of magic here in Auradon? Like wands and things like that?" Mal asked. And she seemed interested in wands a lot. "Yeah, it exists of course. But it's been pretty much retired. Most of us here are just ordinary mortals" Ben explained facing her. "Who happened to be kings and queens?" Mal said. "It's true! Our royal blood goes back hundreds of years" Audrey said putting Ben's arms around herself. Ben didn't seem to be in a happy position. "Doug! Come here" I called as I saw Doug descending the stairs. Ben left Audrey and went to Doug. "This is Doug. He's gonna help you with your class schedule and show you the rest of the dorms" Ben said. "I'll see you later okay" he said to them, most likely Mal. "And if there's anything you need, feel free to-" Audrey cut me off. "Ask Doug" Audrey said. "- and me" I said finishing the sentence. "See you guys later" I said softly. Then I left behind Audrey and Ben heading to my bedroom. For now, my day is done.

### 2. Breaking In

For the rest of the day, I finally got the chance to sit back and relax. Tomorrow is the day the villain kids go to school and I hope it goes well. Right now it's night time and I'm doing what I normally do at night. I am sitting laying down on a chair on the op of the roof of the museum, and I stare up at the stars humming the tune of 'Heigh-Ho'. But then I heard whispering and foot steps, I hummed a confused sound. I got up and looked down to see Jay, Mal, Evie and Carlos running to the entrance of the museum and Evie was leading the way with a small mirror in her hand. "Villain kids? In a museum? At night? Ha! No way" I said to myself. Then I ran to a door on the ground that leads to inside the museum. I ran all the way down to where the security is and I stood hiding behind a pillar. I saw the four kids standing out side the door. I saw Mal, Jay, Carlos and Evie running inside the museum. "Villain kids? In a museum? At night? Ha! No way" I said to myself and ran inside a door on the floor that leads me inside the museum. Then I ran down to where the security is and I stood hiding behind a pillar without the security seeing me. I saw the four kids right outside the door and I saw Mal read something from a small book in her hands and the security, as if he was possessed, stood up and went to Maleficent's spinning wheel. "Oh no" I said. The security pricked his finger and there was little green sparks there. The security yawned loudly and just like that, he went sleeping right on Maleficent's Spinning Wheel stand. My mouth dropped open in shock as I realized it was Mal who spelled him to do it. I saw Evie eyes were roaming the room and then it started going by direction. I moved swiftly before she could see me going up the stairs where the Gallery of Villains are. I leaned against a wall breathing with a pillar blocking me. Then I heard a voice. "Come on guys, we're almost there" that I believe belongs to Evie. I decided to hide properly and then I saw the four kids running right past me. And because I knew my shoes were quiet shoes, I decided to follow them. They kept running until they reached to a part of the gallery where the most infamous villains stood. There was Cruella De Vil, Maleficent, the Evil Queen and Jafar. "Mommy?" Evie said staring at her mother. "Killer" Jay said looking at his father. "I'll never forget Mother's Day ever again" Carlos said looking at his mother. But Mal didn't say a word. All of the kids looked at their parents in awe while I just hide at my right side of the entrance. "Well, the wand's not here. Let's bounce," Jay said breaking out of the stare. "The wand?" I asked myself. "Let's go!" Jay said louder. Then when Jay ran out, I decided to blend in the dark by covering up my face with my hair, and my clothes were already dark. When I heard footsteps run away and they faded I started thinking. "They're after the wand?" I asked myself softly. I looked inside the gallery and Mal was still there.

[Mal] Look at you

Look at me

I don't know who to be

Mother

Is it wrong

Is it right

Be a thief in the night

Mother

Tell me what to do

"Mal, come on" Evie said and once again I blended in the dark. Evie ran and left Mal right there. Then I decided it was my time to leave. I left running out of the museum and to Auradon Prep and into my dorm which I share with Ally, the daughter of Alice. She was still up reading a book and when I shut the door she looked at me. "In a hurry, Ivy?" she asked. "No, um. I just really needed to sleep. I'm extremely tired and I needed to be on my bed" I said. Allie watched me weirdly since she obviously don't believe me. "It's okay. Really. Don't worry about me" I said. Then right in front of Allie, because we've been roommates for years, I changed into my sleepwear and I put my red necklace and my blue heart ring in my private jewelery box and I had my red silk robe hanging on a hook next to my bed. I went to sleep without saying another word to Allie. From the way those kids looked at the statue of their parents, they really look up to them and want to be just like them. But there was only one thought in my head. 'What did those villain kids want with Fairy Godmother's wand? What are they planning to do to Auradon?'. Then that's when I heard a loud siren that must come from far. It must be from the museum. I have to keep a close eye on those kids.

### 3. Catching Feelings

This morning, I had to go around the school like a headless chicken. For what? The coronation. I started making my way to the library where I know Fairy Godmother will be giving Goodness 101 to the villain kids. I had to give something to give her to sign. "Just pick the one that doesn't sound any fun" I heard Mal say. "Ohhh" Carlos said in realization to whatever they were talking about. "That makes so much sense" Evie said. "Ivy White, my dear, what can I do for you?" Fairy Godmother asked noticing me coming. The minute Fairy Godmother said my name, Jay's neck nearly broke from looking at me. "Nothing much, actually. I just need you to sign off this dismissal for the coronation. And from Prince Ben's request, he would like to meet with me and you after tourney and cheerleading practice" I said handing her a clipboard and a pen. She nodded and I turned to the kids. "Hey guys, how does goodness feel?" I asked jokingly. All of them groaned and I shook my head at them. I saw Jane, Fairy Godmother's daughter, came in and when she passed the kids, she squealed and ran forward. "Hello dear one" Fairy Godmother said to Jane. "Hi. Ivy, Audrey says she needs you five minutes before cheer practice" Jane said quickly. "No problem" I said with a smile. "Everyone here remembers my daughter, Jane" Fairy Godmother said giving me back the clipboard. "Mom" Jane hissed. "It's okay. Jane, this is everyone" Fairy Godmother said pushing Jane forward to the villain kids. "Hi. That's okay, don't mind me. As you were" Jane said nervously and then she ran out the area squealing again when she passed the villain kids. "I guess I have to go. I have to be on time for cheer practice" I said. Then I started walking out. When I passed Jay and Carlos' tables, Jay sent me a kiss and a wink. I shook my head and continued leaving feeling Jay's eyes on me.

-Cheer Practice

I reached the field five minutes before practice with my clothes in my bag. I found Audrey alone sitting on the bench. "Audrey, you wanted to see me?" I said putting my gym bag down. "Yes" Audrey said standing up. "I want you to step down as cheerleading captain" she said. "What?" I yelled. "Don't you think I know what you're doing? By being captain and student body president, you want to take all of the spotlight off of me and put it on you" Audrey said. "The only spotlight I'm looking for is the one for Ben's coronation afterparty" I said stepping closer to Audrey. "And stop being close to Ben! I know you have something for him" Audrey said. "And I want you dead, but sadly not everyone gets what they want" I growled and Audrey backed up in fear. "I won't step down as captain. 'Cause secretly,  I'm the one who give you the co position in the first place. I just told everyone you gave it to me so you could feel special. And you better watch who you're talking to because this is Ivy Floor White and I don't like trouble" I said coming closer and closer to Audrey. Audrey had a look of fear on her face but then she covered it with a fake happy face. "Vivi!" she said. "It's just a joke. Relax. I just wanted to test your loyalty skills to the team" Audrey said fake laughing. "It better be" I said still serious, though I know she's lying. "Alright, break it up ladies. We don't need detention from Peter Pan now do we?" the coach said separating me from Audrey. I yanked up my bag and went to the changing to room to get in my uniform. It was now practice and apparently, Jay and Carlos are trying out. Jay was doing amazing! All the girls were cheering for him, despite Audrey cheering for Ben. "Go Jay!" I did a black flip and landed on my feet jumping up and now. "Woah!" I yelled louder just to annoy Audrey. I know Audrey always hated me, but I don't even know why. Jay was totally dominating, pushing everyone down, Jay was playing real rough. For some reason, hearing Jay and the word rough in the same sentence sends me tingles through my body. Jay chased away the goal keeper and dropped hit stick and helmet on the floor and started doing his victory dance. I giggled at his ador- Wait What!? "You! Get over here" the coach called to Jay. Jay ran to the coach with his hair bouncing, which was really attractive. HuH?! "What do you call that?" the coach asked Jay as the cheerleaders and the team surrounded Jay. "I call that raw talent" the coach said with a smile on his face. "Come find me later, I'll show you something you haven't seen before. It's called a rule book" the coach said laughing. "Welcome to the team, son" the coach said. Then he turned to Carlos. "You ever thought about band?" the coach asked. "Ha ha" Carlos laughed sarcastically while Jay just laughed it out. "I'll work with him coach" Ben volunteered. "Alright" the coach said unsurely. "Let's run that again!" the coach whistled his whistle. Before Jay left, I ran to him and give him a hug. "Jay, you're amazing out there" I complimented, but Jay didn't hug back. "What's wrong?" I asked letting go. "What was that?" Jay said talking about the hug. "It's hug" I answered. "But why?" he asked confused. Poor kid, they really have it bad in the Isle. They never even get hugs. "Well, it's a way of showing your affection to another. Also to connect with the person you hug. You could bond, trust, even show love and loyalty" I answered. "Well I've never been hugged before. Nor know a thing about love and loyalty. Like what my dad says, 'there's no team in I'" Jay said. I hugged him again and Jay tensed. "Hug me back. Just, wrap your arms around me" I said whispered in his ear. Jay hesitantly did as I say, but as soon as he arms was wrapped around me, Jay was finally hugging. But Jay held me tight, and by that I knew he was enjoying the hug. "This feels....amazing" Jay whispered in my ear and I giggled. "It's what hugs do, makes you feel good" I said pulling away. Jay looked me in the eyes, and so did I. I didn't even notice we were leaning in until the coach killed the moment. "Hey! Ivy, you need to get back to the squad" the coach said. "I know coach. Just wishing him luck" I said. I took one last look at Jay before turning around to see Audrey directly behind me with her arms crossed with a glare on her face. The smile that was on my face quickly dropped and I walked past her bumping my shoulders on her.

### 4. Son of Jafar

I was making my way to the dorms since my day is over. But then when I was at the door of the building, I heard a voice calling my name. "Ivy! Ivy!" I turned to see Jay running towards me. "Hey Jay" I said smiling brightly. "Hey Ivy, um, I just needed to ask a question" Jay said. I nodded telling him to continue. "Well, I wanted to talk somewhere more private. Any idea?" Jay said. I knew the perfect place. "Follow me" I said. Then I started walking through the woods with Jay following me. When we arrived, Jay's jaw dropped. "Woah" Jay said admiring the place. "I know the Isle has no lovely place like this" I said going by a tree that is extremely close to the waterfall and sat there. Jay following me. "The Isle barely has places at all. Just broken buildings, dirty alleys. And the market places only sell recycled stuff that was thrown away by you Auradon people. That started only last year" Jay explained with a down face. "That was my idea, actually" I said and Jay head shot my direction. "Really?" Jay asked. "Yeah. Beast didn't want you guys to have anything at all. Just to rot to death in the island. But then I convinced him, the island was to serve as punishment and not a death home. The best I could've done was give you guys recycled things. Nothing more" I said looking at the beautiful blue water. "Wow. But, we're evil. We've done wrong to all of you. Why would you care about us?" Jay asked. "Everyone deserves a second chance" I said simply looking at him. "And just because our parents are enemies and can't forgive each other, doesn't mean the kids have the suffer. That's why I stood with Ben when he wanted you guys to come. And, to be honest, I'm the one who picked out you and Evie's name" I admitted. "Yeah?" Jay asked surprised. "Yeah. Ben picked Mal and Carlos" I said chuckling a bit looking at the water again. "Why would you pick me and Evie, out of all of the villains?" Jay asked. "Evie, because, I wanted to show her that she's forgiven. Both her and her mother. But, I don't think she's warming up to me at all. And I picked you because, I was curious about the son of Jafar. I always liked hearing the tale of Aladdin vs Jafar. I always found it amusing how Jafar uses people to get the lamp, but they always fail, but then it took a poor street rat to get it" I said making Jay laugh. "I find that amusing too" Jay said and we both laughed. "But yeah, I'm the reason why you guys are still surviving" I confirmed and Jay nodded. Then I decided to tell Jay about the museum. "Jay, what are you and your friends intentions in Auradon?" I asked him. "Intentions?" Jay questioned. "What were you and the others doing at the museum last night?" I asked. "What are you talking about?" Jay said, his acting is on point, though. "I was at the museum last night as I followed you four through the whole museum" I said. Jay froze and had a look of guilt on his face. "What were you doing at the museum? What did you want with the wand?" I asked. Jay took a while to answer, but then he let out a sigh. "We, just wanted to see and touch the wand. Lady Tremaine told us a lot about the wand, and we just wanted to know how it feel to hold the wand" Jay said. I'm not one to tell if the person is lying or not, so I didn't know if he's telling the truth. "I hope you're telling the truth Jay. You're here for a second chance. Remember that" I said. Jay nodded and I looked at the water, watching as the water drop to the lake. I stood and dusted off my pants with Jay following. "Oh yeah, what was your question?" I asked Jay suddenly remembering. "Oh yeah, I just. I just wanted another hug" Jay said sheepishly, which is odd for him since he's the biggest flirt I've ever seen. "Of course" I said. Then I went to hug Jay and he hugged me back the same way we did at the field. "Why does this feel so good?" Jay asked. "That's what hugs are meant for Jay" I giggled. Then, just like last time, when we let go of each other we looked into each other eyes. Jay's beautiful brown eyes looking into my icy blue eyes. Just like at the field, we were leaning in, but I stopped finally coming to my senses. "I have to go" I said stepping back. "Yeah, me too. The coach wants to see me" Jay said. "Okay then" I said smiling. "Bye" Jay said before turning to leave. I let out some breath as if I was holding it in. But then I remembered, I'm suppose to be in a meeting with Ben and and Fairy Godmother. I gasped and grabbed my bag and I starting running as fast as I could with these ballerinas. I run best bare feet, but I could try to run fast. But I'm not gonna lie, spending some time with Jay was quite interesting. -Back at the prepWithout breaking a sweat, I ran inside the building of the school and ran to where the meeting is held. I quickly barged inside and immediately started apologizing. "I'm so sorry for being late, I lost track in time, cause I was in the woods and I completely forgot to be here after practice, I'm so so so so sooooo sorry. Forgive me?" I babbled. I knew Ben and Fairy Godmother didn't understand a word I said except for the last part. "You're forgiven Ivy, we were just about to begin anyways" Ben said. Then Ben got up and pulled out a chair next to him and I sat down on it. "Ok, shall we start?" Ben asked sitting down on his head chair. Then the meeting started.