And just like that, his thoughts wandered to the same place hers resided in, somber in their nature and shielding a secret that was supposed to teach him what he didn't understand, or so the melodist's words still rang in his ears. Feeling the tension slowly invade the air they breathed, he sighed to himself after a longer pause.

"... I don't like the sound of that. Feeling like you have to prove something to me, like this is what it's all about." To further emphasize that, the cadet shook his head. That he was no longer referring to her new task seemed rather clear.

"Tell me how it was, and I'll understand." A subtle frown appeared on the boy's face. "I'll understand everything."