"Only if you want to," Kelyn's mum goes on. Kelyn scowls, staring at the rug. "Well, I don't." "Kelyn, you've been 'not ready' for more than ten years now." "Hard work can only get you so far," Ruan says, weighing in on the debate. "If you really want to improve, you need to find yourself a teacher." "I can't," Kelyn mutters. "Sorry?" "Nothing. I'll think about it."