Mm.

[Accepting that answer with a slight nod. Some people were naturally inclined towards certain skills and abilities, if they continued to build upon that advantage there would be nothing stopping them. He should know, but his talents lay elsewhere. The notion that she might just play solely for enjoyment didn't cross his mind. Why do anything by half-measures? You should either strive to be the best or stop wasting your time. Seriously, this boy needed to learn how to relax.]

[He tried not to think back to his own upbringing when she vaguely mentioned hers. Mistakes would bring stiff punishments..]

I'm sure it must. [To her self-deprecating humor he shook his head and nearly smiled again] I'm not sure that I would go that far. Having dedication is one thing, but it depends on how it's being applied. [Ie. She was barking up the wrong tree with the attempts at friendship. At least with him. Blue eyes following the hand gesture he found something else to add.] You have to be kidding... [If she meant to try passing on some of this knowledge on to him that is.]