Of course. Of course I am aware that a Reverend Mother possesses greater knowledge than you or I have, but- call it a childish thought. If someone were to ask me who is the most knowledgeable person that I know, I would say that it is you, without a second's thought. Perhaps you do not posssess that great wealth of knowledge, but in our world... in our circles here, you are that person.

[ She does not bother to conceal the admiration she has for Jessica as she speaks. ]

Where do you think that I will fit? [ Did I do enough? Did I train enough to even earn a place in the ranks?

Suddenly, Bastila finds herself worrying about where she will end up, and what her fate will be if she does not measure up. ]

I appreciate your confidence, but I do not wish to disappoint you, not after everything you have done, after the time you have put into my instruction. [ In that way, I know how Paul must feel. ]

You sound confident that he will survive. [ Confident, but she must be worried too. I know I am worried. ]

How soon will these meetings occur? [ Bastila would rather have them over and done with than sit around waiting and dreading what might be said and done during them. It is easy for her to imagine that Paul would feel the same way if he knew what was waiting for him: what tests he must go through. ]