Ilsa Jäger smiled at Andre as he moved to the desk before hers at the front of the classroom. She stood and brought the textbook to him. She set it down and opened it to the next unit in the book.
She watched as his eyes scanned over the page, and he seemed eager to learn.
"Mr. Marin, you enjoy these sessions, don't you," Ilsa said.
He looked away from the textbook to glance at her and nod.
"You have a most exceptional mind. Very focused," she continued with a smile.
He nodded to her as his eyes returned to the book.
"During the competitions, they will try to distract you from the work. You can tune this out, can't you."
Andre nodded as he worked his way down the page, absorbing the formulas.
Ilsa nodded to herself and crossed the room to the door, which she closed after scanning t
