No, but the students wouldn’t know

Courtney opened the door and set down her things on the chair by the desk. “Good morning class. I hope you’ll forgive my tardiness.” She stood at the front. “I’m Dr. Orlov. I hope to know each of your names before the week is out.”

One student raised his hand. She just knew this would be some question about why she looks like she just woke up from a night of drinking. She gestured her hand towards him. “Umm, I know is probably a little early, but… is this some sort of test?” She hesitated. This could be her chance to cover her performance up.

“I was hoping it’d be less obvious.” She lied. “But if one is to understand the mind, one must be honest. Yes.” Even she thought this a little hypocritical especially after her thesis had touched on the subject several times. “Although, I cannot tell you how to pass.”

“Ok then?” He looked just as confused as everybody else.

“If we can get started now… I’d like to express the seriousness of our subject. This is not some simple class that aids you in scoring a date. Nor is it as complex as it may sometimes seem. It is a class to understand nature and to understand life and thought.” The students scribbled down a few notes. She smiled. Any questions regarding our class as a whole?”

Before anyone could speak their mind, there was a creaking at the door. Everyone turned their gaze. Courtney stood, a little shocked.