Hearing her nickname had a calming effect to the girl as she relaxed signifincantly in her teacher's grip. Though when he stopped to answer her pleas Mattie's heart fell as did her head. She was visibly sulking as Mr. Blackstone continued to explain his thoughts. When he finished she muttered a soft "Yes sir," and followed him back to her dorm where se would face her roommate once more.<br/><br/>"I'm sorry Beth," she said, looking apologetically at her roommate. "I hope you weren't bored."