Waver definitely notes the very particular way she organizes her pile for convenience. It’s definitely precise in the way that some of his better students would, which is when he realizes his own piles have (as usual) zero organization whatsoever. He kept an orderly classroom and a tidy office, but he was damned disorganized when it came to personal endeavors. Reines forever pointed it out it when she visited, and Gray simply began tidying up out of habit because she found cleaning… enjoyable… for some reason Waver himself would never understand.
“It is a bit puzzling to me when there are those who don’t.” And really, he wasn’t fond of students who didn’t have a passion for learning. He was lucky his students tended towards being passionate about their studies, even if certain ones needed a little more attention than others. “Some do need particular attention, though, a new way of thinking to get them properly into it.” Her question gets a small nod, finally taking his seat opposite of her and shoving a stack slightly to the side to be able to focus on his current company a little better. “That is the hope. I was told about it when I arrived and I’ve offered my assistance and I believe there are a few other people getting involved.” And there was something interesting about helping to get the place going again. An academy of magic that wasn’t a pit of vipers? Sounded like a dream to the man, and he really wasn’t sure what he’d do around here otherwise.
“Seems a shame for such a place to be in the state that it is, and I was a professor at the Clock Tower I mentioned before I arrived here.” He continued, leaning back in his seat and brushing some of his hair back to get it out of his face. It was good to hear about her interest, though, and he nodded at her simple answer. Most of his students had specialized areas of magic, but a thirst for learning a little of everything. His department tended to deliver, with the twist on making it more accessible and how to apply it in a modern age. “I see, then I’ll keep my recommendations broad and if something catches your interest, I’ll offer something more focused at that time.” And he would take it seriously.
The young Lord isn’t unused to being chided for his bad habits. His apprentice was also notorious for trying to make him take care of himself. The number of times he woke up face down at his desk with a blanket draped over him was not small by any means. “I am aware, Gr-” He even started out of habit before he blinked and folded his arms a little uncomfortably. Sometimes you missed people more than you expected once they weren’t there. “I am aware, miss. I thank you for your concern, but I do have plenty of experience with late nights reading. When I need sleep, I’ll be sure to.” Because he’ll nod off on a sofa or at this very table.
He shook his head, “Nonsense, any information you can provide is still more than I know now. If this were to become a problem again, or become more complicated somehow, it would be good to know a little about it in advanced.” And it would help him to understand what precautions might need to be taken should that happen. Waver had to shake his head a little though at her question. “My experience with mirrors is largely going over theories in lectures, and for scrying to find people or things when a situation calls for it. My experience with alternate realities tends to be a little different.” He added with a vague gesture. Reality marbles, trains that ran between the mortal world and the underworld. He had a habit of getting caught up in terribly strange things.
“It might have been foolish, but I can assure you I’ve known people to do things more foolish still under more obvious circumstances than seeing an odd reflection in a mirror.” That… was actually meant to make her feel better about the situation, in his weird socially inept way.
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“It is a bit puzzling to me when there are those who don’t.” And really, he wasn’t fond of students who didn’t have a passion for learning. He was lucky his students tended towards being passionate about their studies, even if certain ones needed a little more attention than others. “Some do need particular attention, though, a new way of thinking to get them properly into it.” Her question gets a small nod, finally taking his seat opposite of her and shoving a stack slightly to the side to be able to focus on his current company a little better. “That is the hope. I was told about it when I arrived and I’ve offered my assistance and I believe there are a few other people getting involved.” And there was something interesting about helping to get the place going again. An academy of magic that wasn’t a pit of vipers? Sounded like a dream to the man, and he really wasn’t sure what he’d do around here otherwise.
“Seems a shame for such a place to be in the state that it is, and I was a professor at the Clock Tower I mentioned before I arrived here.” He continued, leaning back in his seat and brushing some of his hair back to get it out of his face. It was good to hear about her interest, though, and he nodded at her simple answer. Most of his students had specialized areas of magic, but a thirst for learning a little of everything. His department tended to deliver, with the twist on making it more accessible and how to apply it in a modern age. “I see, then I’ll keep my recommendations broad and if something catches your interest, I’ll offer something more focused at that time.” And he would take it seriously.
The young Lord isn’t unused to being chided for his bad habits. His apprentice was also notorious for trying to make him take care of himself. The number of times he woke up face down at his desk with a blanket draped over him was not small by any means. “I am aware, Gr-” He even started out of habit before he blinked and folded his arms a little uncomfortably. Sometimes you missed people more than you expected once they weren’t there. “I am aware, miss. I thank you for your concern, but I do have plenty of experience with late nights reading. When I need sleep, I’ll be sure to.” Because he’ll nod off on a sofa or at this very table.
He shook his head, “Nonsense, any information you can provide is still more than I know now. If this were to become a problem again, or become more complicated somehow, it would be good to know a little about it in advanced.” And it would help him to understand what precautions might need to be taken should that happen. Waver had to shake his head a little though at her question. “My experience with mirrors is largely going over theories in lectures, and for scrying to find people or things when a situation calls for it. My experience with alternate realities tends to be a little different.” He added with a vague gesture. Reality marbles, trains that ran between the mortal world and the underworld. He had a habit of getting caught up in terribly strange things.
“It might have been foolish, but I can assure you I’ve known people to do things more foolish still under more obvious circumstances than seeing an odd reflection in a mirror.” That… was actually meant to make her feel better about the situation, in his weird socially inept way.