Yes, Hewinia was sure that Molly was just making excuses to get close to her in order to win her favor so she could remain in the Orchestra.
As for why Hewinia was so sure,
it was because she had done the same thing.
During that year at the Three Colleges, she used various excuses to approach people who could help her.
Among them were professors, mentors, senior students, and some peers.
First, she determined what the other person excelled at, then pretended to be completely inept at it to approach them, providing them with enough emotional value to gain their favor, and then obtaining what she wanted.
She had been doing this for a year.
So when Molly made her request, she already understood everything.
However, she did not refuse.
Or rather, why refuse?
Hewinia gladly agreed.
Thus, after every practice session, she would meet with Molly in the library and then guide her.
Just like today.
