Somehow, even though he was at a much higher level than her and even though he'd thought of the idea, he was kind of surprised when she accepted. Did he.. have a training partner now? His father had encouraged him to partner up with countless members of the academy cohort, but none of them had ever really struck his interest... till her. She seemed quiet, intelligent, determined, but most importantly she could easily be used to further his advancement. By healing his wounds on site, he'd bounce back quicker.

Yes, it was a good plan.

"Good," he said, finally unplugging the stopped of the bottle to start to apply oil to his pain-hot hand. It was already feeling better, and with this application and a bandage he was sure he'd be able to try that move again to exercise his control on it. "How are your grades?"