Though she won't meet his eyes, Tenn maintains his gaze while waiting for her answer.
Whether she steps up or not won't change what happened, so he can hardly offer reassurance. But it could prevent the same from happening in the future. Making a good impression by awareness of their own magical influence will go far in securing a favorable place for themselves in this school. That is worth his consideration… and patience.
Since she still won't look at him, she'll miss the hint of a smile and nod. His voice, though brisk, at least does not sound disappointed. "Good. We’ll find out together, then." And trusting her to follow, he sets off to locate the staff.
(Does Tenn know where the headmaster or administration is? No. Will he liberally apply his deductive skills and sharp tongue to finding out? Absolutely.)
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Whether she steps up or not won't change what happened, so he can hardly offer reassurance. But it could prevent the same from happening in the future. Making a good impression by awareness of their own magical influence will go far in securing a favorable place for themselves in this school. That is worth his consideration… and patience.
Since she still won't look at him, she'll miss the hint of a smile and nod. His voice, though brisk, at least does not sound disappointed. "Good. We’ll find out together, then." And trusting her to follow, he sets off to locate the staff.
(Does Tenn know where the headmaster or administration is? No. Will he liberally apply his deductive skills and sharp tongue to finding out? Absolutely.)