“... A guardian without discipline is worse than no guardian.” “So teach her discipline. Classes just started. Put her back in and get her training again.” “Impossible. She’ll still be hopelessly behind her peers.” “No, I won’t,” I argued. No one listened to me. “Then give her extra training sessions,” he said. They continued on while the rest of us watched the exchange like it was a Ping-Pong game. My pride was still hurt over the ease with which Dimitri had tricked us, but it occurred to me that he might very well keep me here with Lissa. Better to stay at this hellhole than be without her. Through our bond, I could feel her trickle of hope. “Who’s going to put in the extra time?” demanded Kirova. “You? ” Dimitri’s argument came to an abrupt stop. “Well, that’s not what I—” Kirova crossed her arms with satisfaction. “Yes. That’s what I thought.” Clearly at a loss, he frowned.
Kirova × Dimitri; Vampire Academy- Two (Richelle Mead)
me, some fifteen years ago: Oh! Reluctant mentor trope!
me now, about five years older than Dimitri: “Me? Why me? Can’t anyone else do it? I’ve got enough work already! I have almost no free time left! When will I read?! Will you pay me overtime?! I didn’t think so...”