Vox Mentis

Alright, let's not even act like she means the fact that we cheated. Don't acknowledge it. As far as we're concerned, we're just gosh darn disappointed that we struggled with that exercise. "Yes, I am too. Next time I'll aim for 100%."

Shrug. "If there's tests that require me to crush a little girl's hopes and dreams, I'm out."

Oh, you positive Nancies! I say make this ugly. "I'd be disappointed in myself too, if I were you." See if she even notices you insulted her, and leave yourself a little wiggle room if she does.

Apologize that you didn't notice the literature author name gimmick until the other students told you, but don't you worry miss Austen, if that is your real name, you'll figure it out the next one.

"Me too - next time I'll aim for 100 percent."

"We gave you a sizable opportunity. You will never know how great."

"Is this about the poet name thing? Well, sorry I didn't pick up on that. I'll get the next one for sure," you say. "Or is this about the girl? If these tests are requiring me to crush a little girl's dreams, I'm out, sorry."

"No, Elise. You know why you're here. The examination room is monitored. Carefully."

"I see," you say. There's silence. "So you're saying I did something wrong in some way."

"Cheating? Yes. That was wrong."