"[color=MediumSeaGreen][i]His sense of freedom would be something to desire,[/i][/color]" Jacob replied to Jane, "[color=MediumSeaGreen][i]would he only ever finish what he started.[/i][/color]" He couldn't help but think that when he was Charles' age he had his life planed out like a long trip. For more than a decade he followed that plan with youthful passion, and this is where it lead him. Sure he was a professor teaching the very subject he researched, but he was also stuck for more than one reason. The Grail War aside, it was a family matter that Jacob would teach Charles. The Dorvain would hopefully get their heir to mature faster as well as strengthen their Crest, and the Millford family would have access to many of the Dorvain resources. Jacob was happy to do so at first, teaching was always what he ultimately wanted to do, but it slowly degraded over time. Discipline breeds greatness. Charles could be great at whatever he applied himself to, but the boy was very erratic.

When the man in question wedged himself into the conversation, his words drove Jacob to roll his eyes. "[color=MediumSeaGreen][i]I'll make this short as you appear to be oh so busy,[/i][/color]" he started in a matter of fact tone. "[color=MediumSeaGreen][i]There was an obstruction in the hallway.[/i][/color]" Glancing over his shoulder and focusing his hearing he could tell that the ladies were still out there. "[color=MediumSeaGreen][i]I had to make sure it was nothing of concern. I have yet to reach a conclusion. [/i][/color]" Miyamoto-sama, as Mary called him, was still a stranger. There is only a fine microscopic line between model and exhibitionist. If Charles vouched for him it would be enough to satisfy Jacob. But then again would Charles even know the difference? The teacher felt a sense of disappointment in himself.

However Mary and Jane were a different story, their words he could rely on. The two of them were always a pleasure to deal with. A shame they haven't rubbed off on the young man and a blessing that Charles didn't rub off on them. He admired Jane for her firm and bold nature, and thought that everyone could benefit from an ounce of Mary's innocence. All that was left was to get let the stranger know. "[color=MediumSeaGreen][i]'Miyamoto-sama,' please don't move, for I fear what might befall Mary if you do. I thank you for filling in, but there are channels for this sort of thing. Paperwork and such. I'd be glad to sign off on it if need be.[/i][/color]"