Being underestimated was something that Alina was slowly becoming accustomed to. No one took a girl of her station very seriously when it came to academics. She wasn't taught by a school house teacher or a governess. Well, at least not consistently by a governess. But she was also self-taught, when she could try.

In all likelihood, Alina was bound to have to read her notes aloud. She was used to it and thus prepared to do so. "Yes, let's begin."