[He's handed out a few already, but only a handful, and he grins at Ziggy, nodding in agreement.]
I didn't have to, [He repeats] I wanted to.
I don't know what it means to be student and teacher in your world, Ziggy, but in mine, it's more than just a title. [It's true of course that in some settings, teachers and students weren't close and some teachers were just plain bad, but as far as he's concerned, becoming Ziggy's teacher means they're nearly family, if not by blood. It isn't so different from being an older brother, really.] And I couldn't ask for a sweeter or more brilliant student.
[His grin makes it clear that the compliments may have been sincere, but he was also looking forward to this reaction exactly, and he snickers in response.]
Alright, alright, I meant you're my most troublemaking delinquent student, truly a terror to teach. [He laughs.]
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I didn't have to, [He repeats] I wanted to.
I don't know what it means to be student and teacher in your world, Ziggy, but in mine, it's more than just a title. [It's true of course that in some settings, teachers and students weren't close and some teachers were just plain bad, but as far as he's concerned, becoming Ziggy's teacher means they're nearly family, if not by blood. It isn't so different from being an older brother, really.] And I couldn't ask for a sweeter or more brilliant student.
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It's particularly weak and not at all any kind of attempt at a punch.]
Don't call me sweet. I'm a troublemaker. I'm a delinquent.
You're going to start giving me a big head about it if you don't watch it.
[If she's blushing at the sweet words, nobody has to know, right? Right.
(Maybe she's not used to people saying anything nice about her.
Maybe.)]
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Alright, alright, I meant you're my most troublemaking delinquent student, truly a terror to teach. [He laughs.]
Better?
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Much.
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Alright! Don't forget to pack it then, I'll see you later a-xing! [He offers her a wink and a grin and then is on his way.]