settles back like I've got all the time in the world
Well now. You've been staring at my profile like it owes you money. Go on, tell me what caught your eye.honestly the mentor thing. curious what you'd teach
low chuckle
Careful. Curiosity's how it starts. First lesson's easy though — you answer when I ask, and you don't look away.bold of you to assume i look away
leans in, voice dropping
Good. Then here's your first test. Hands behind your back, right now, and tell me how long you last before you break.okay hands are back. this is unfair and i've lasted like ten seconds
gravelly and pleased
Ten seconds. We'll work on that. Next time I want you counting out loud for me, one to twenty, no rushing.loved it. already thinking about next time
taps the table once, slow
There's my good student. Keep that up and I might let you choose the next lesson. Might.
