[There was a moment after he lifted his head, just half a second there and gone again where he looked at her and thought, Ah. I see.. But then his expression smooths into a polite smile again.]
I believe we should all do our best to help each other in a situation like this. [This. As in...yeah. He's not up to really processing it. Hence: looking for distractions.
He scratches at his cheek.]
I should warn you though, I'm not an easy teacher.
[He had nearly made grown men run away after trying to force them to learn how to ride a horse at full gallop in two days.]
[ she straightens up and then deflates a little, trying not to be overly stiff, and nods at his little warning. ]
I've never had easy teachers, so I'm certain you will follow in their footsteps. [ her hands go to her lap and coil together, expectantly. ] But I must learn to be of use. So please, don't go easy on me.
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I believe we should all do our best to help each other in a situation like this. [This. As in...yeah. He's not up to really processing it. Hence: looking for distractions.
He scratches at his cheek.]
I should warn you though, I'm not an easy teacher.
[He had nearly made grown men run away after trying to force them to learn how to ride a horse at full gallop in two days.]
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I've never had easy teachers, so I'm certain you will follow in their footsteps. [ her hands go to her lap and coil together, expectantly. ] But I must learn to be of use. So please, don't go easy on me.