He's on first name basis with a professor, was the raised eyebrow that Des held for long seconds portrayed. There other things as well, but her eyes were highly amused as she held back a bark of laughter. "Nor are mine!" How tempting was it to take flight now. But anonymity was needed, it was always a preference. Giving him a smirk, she lowered her brow. "So when is this seminar? It sounds incredibly-" She mocked a yawn. "-bothersome and tiring." Plus it was pointless, she reasoned. Weren't classes for that? Why bother with some giant gathering?