"Would it? The other might just get frustrated in that case, always being the one who made mistakes and didn't understand. At least if we're on equal footing, no one feels at some great disadvantage."

Lust had an odd sort of optimism.

"And let's be honest, we're going to make mistakes. More mistakes. But I think that's normal, isn't it? It's how we learn. We already are. And I like the thought of learning together."