intrigued
to arouse the interest or curiosity of
adherence
the action or quality of adhering; steady or faithful attachment
mystified
to confuse thoroughly the understanding of
obediently
willing to obey
ironic
relating to containing, or being irony (the use of words that mean the opposite of what one really intends)
aptitude
ability to learn
gravitating
to move or tend to move toward something
abandoned
that has been deserted; left empty or unused
elders
one who is older; a person having authority because of age and experience
serene
showing complete calm
palpable
capable of being touched or felt; easily sensed; easily understood
distraught
disturbed with doubt or painful feelings
apprehensive
fearful of what may be coming
chastise
to punish severely (as by whipping)
chortled
to chuckle especially in satisfaction
insight
the power or act of seeing into or understanding a situation
transgression
an act, process or example of transgressing ( to go beyond limits set by)
humiliation
to cause a loss of pride or self-respect
ritual
a ceremonial act or action
impatient
not patient; restless and eager
nurturers
to supply with nourishment; training; upbringing
nondescript
belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind
infraction
an act of violating something
remorse
a deep regret coming from a sense of guilt for past wrongs