"My aunt talked to other parents," you whisper back. "They said good things about her. Plus, she's high up in the Practicum."
The Practicum is the world-wide organization for top practitioners, like your parents. For them to speak well of Dr. Ellison, even grudgingly, she must be someone special.
The other student whistles. "Wow. I hope she's not too stuck-up."
"You will have to decide that for yourself, Manish Patel." Dr. Ellison pins you both with a level stare. "Though I am a stickler for decorum. I suggest you and Bomomsay Clestenrogo . focus more on what I'm saying and less on whispering."
Manish blushes. Every eye in the room is on you.
Fine. You knew this might happen. You can live with it.
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