[Victory, it would seem! He had half-expected her to decline, given that she'd already been occupied before he'd arrived, and would have cheerfully been on his way if she'd wished it, but he'd been quite honest about welcoming her company. Exploring on his own would be fine, but it would be far more interesting— and exciting— to have someone to share his findings with along the way.

He raises a hand to lay it over his heart, bowing his head slightly.]

You have my word. I won't keep you from your work for too long. I know full well how important such things are, and your work in particular is not to be taken lightly. There is no greater task than the molding of young minds!

[Gods, he loves school.]