Unfortunately the desire she had built up to remain free and clear of detention (and bad marks) had robbed her of the ability to do something like that again; leaving her no clear choice other than to grin and bear their constant accompaniment. She grinned, bore their words, and went about her business. If they sought to elevate her status within their gaze, then fine, so long as it didn’t interrupt her desires they could hang for all she cared.