[ okay, so maybe she's being entirely obvious, but it beats coming right out and saying it. sometimes rita has too hard of a time admitting her own faults, since she spent far too long trying to keep herself defined within the parameters of perfection. ]

Well, that's very sound advice. Even Sir Laurence Olivier had to study his lines to be master of his craft. The same goes for any skill.

[ the idea is fairly obvious, yes. it's understanding the application that's the problem. after a moment of hesitation, pursing his lips to hold herself back, she finally blurts out — ] I need a trainer.