“You’re exceptionally bright, Carmilla, no one is disputing that. But you squander your potential on distractions. Like the Sheridan girl.” “I am not distracted.” “Aren’t you? You’re always staring at her during class, and she derails you during our Friday-night meetings. I thought having someone keeping pace with you might push you to be better, but you’re losing yourself in a fleeting connection that won’t last the semester.”
