"We've been instructed to do as we're told." This thinking on her own business was counter to the obey without question line she been told thus far. That she even spoke back to him was out of her usual character, for some reason the note of disappointment in his voice stung. She didn't know why, aside from valuing his teaching as everyone did.

Observe herself. Well that sounded easy enough, except that he stated it wouldn't be. Natalia looked away from him, trying to understand her own reaction. If she was to study herself she should begin now. He was disappointed and she felt humbled, defensive, wanting to make an excuse. Just why was that? It was puzzling, now she began to understand why he said it would not be an easy task. But she would prove to him she could do it!

"Will you come again?" It was important to her to know.