He didn't even get up from his seat and he didn't stop marking the paper he was looking over. He figured Blaise would do that. He was aware of how stubborn the boy was. He wasn't nearly has hard to break as Daxton, but he was a close second.

"The directions were to try and to practice. I did not say you have to have them mastered before leaving. Work on one for a bit and then move to the next one. Like I have tried to make clear many times that I do not expect success right away, but in my classroom and my office when asked to do something I do expect you to try and give your best."

He shook his head as Sophia looked as if she was going to show her talent too soon. "Give him time to try." No need for her just yet.

"Whenever you wish to get started."