He was quick to rise from his chair and circle around the table. Nokosi stood behind Ronnae's chair and leaned forward, an arm on the table at either side of her. He lowered his head to her ear and reached for one of her books, opening it.

"Class? Didn't you just say you came here to study, bon-bon? Surely you didn't show up to study for a few short minutes then be off, did you?"