[With that explanation and Claire's refusal to look at her... Maria immediately jumps to a wrong, self-centered conclusion. This was her fault. She'd pressed too hard, hadn't done well enough, had just... not been good enough. She'd irritated away the one Instructor she liked most.]
[Stupid, self-centered, wrong.]
[Still, that's why she practically staggers like she's been hit in the gut, her face draining of blood. She takes a deep breath, swallows, then forces herself to stand straight and salute again.]
I wish you the best, ma'am. It's been... an honor to have your instruction.
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[Stupid, self-centered, wrong.]
[Still, that's why she practically staggers like she's been hit in the gut, her face draining of blood. She takes a deep breath, swallows, then forces herself to stand straight and salute again.]
I wish you the best, ma'am. It's been... an honor to have your instruction.