( his words are just an echo of a sentiment that she was already familiar withβjust needing him to vocalize his truth in a way that she wouldn't have to inadvertently (and unkindly) dig into his mind. it's in virtue of that why she knows that the name he gives her is not made up.
at the mention of being 'under her tutelage', she does make a face, waving a hand about.
for as cool and collected as she was acting, there is a certain streak of rebellious dislike at the thought of being considered anyone to look up toβto guide properly into the workings of this world. sure, it's not the first time, but it's never something that comes easy to her. )
I'm not taking up students. ( βeven if that's not exactly what he meantβ ) And my wisdom doesn't come free of charge, anyway.
( perhaps, too, she has now found the space to unwind and treat barnabas a bit more casually. )
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at the mention of being 'under her tutelage', she does make a face, waving a hand about.
for as cool and collected as she was acting, there is a certain streak of rebellious dislike at the thought of being considered anyone to look up toβto guide properly into the workings of this world. sure, it's not the first time, but it's never something that comes easy to her. )
I'm not taking up students. ( βeven if that's not exactly what he meantβ ) And my wisdom doesn't come free of charge, anyway.
( perhaps, too, she has now found the space to unwind and treat barnabas a bit more casually. )