That smile did nothing to quell the heat in her cheeks, but she found she didn't mind in the slightest. It was a nice feeling; a little fluttery, a little warm, and altogether pleasant.

"Excitement about a challenge is half the battle, I'm thinkin. If ye were goin in with dread, I'd think ye'd not fare nearly so well. Bein ready t'tackle it gives ye the right attiude goin in. I'm sure ye'll give them music they'll remember for years past yer time with them."