There was nothing else to say other than the fact that Avina was stunned shocked. She knew her capabilities and Vatoly knew them just as well. The fact that he thinks she is capable of winning, if not at all placing, was a marvel in its own rights. But it was a nearly impossible marvel to complete.
"I can't learn everything in a week!" Avina shouted. Her mouth hung loose and she looked at him with disbelief.
Vatoly didn't understand her exaguerrated exclaim. He looked at her puzzled and confirmed, "Yes, you can."
Avina's eyes quivered and she shook her head. "No, I can't."
Vatoly scoffed with a light chuckle. "Yes, you can. Believe in yourself a little more."
"That's big coming from someone who originally didn't believe in me," Avina retorted. Where did he get the nerves to encourage her when he was the one who discouraged her the most?