In the moment after Jinny made her declaration, but before she stood up to leave. There would be a flash of relief on the other girl’s face. But it would be gone quickly, as she readily complied at last with Jinayah’s desire to be left alone, yet not before getting in one last word. “I’ll be sure to catch you around then”

She would be gone before Jinny could say anything else though, turning and walking away quickly. Not worried if it looked like she was fleeing or not.

Slade would acquiesce to Jinny’s demand, mainly because he still found everything going on far too humorous, but could tell that it was weighing on Jinny. The trip outside was a simple one, mainly because people actually got out of Jinny’s way. It was likely more to do with Slade’s reputation, but he him self wasn’t doing much to assist in getting people to scram. Save for an extra glare at the more stubborn gawkers.

He was content to let Jinny to set the pace and destination and wasn’t surprised that they were going away from where the people were. Up till now people were normally keeping their distance from Jinny, not nearly crowding her like they were here.

“Manners aren’t exactly high on the priority list of most people here” Slade would point out in response to her rhetorical question. “And you are going to have to deal with it for a while. Getting used to it however, that’s up to you. So long as you don’t get caught breaking the school rules feel free to make your displeasure known.” That’s not to say Slade didn’t have a preference, self-control being his highest preferred response to this.

“And yes, they are all expecting impressive things of you, and yes, it is my fault. That doesn’t mean you aren’t going to surprise them.” He would go on to say as he took in the surrounding greenery. “You’ve been training for most of your life, if not the entirety of it. And I am not a kind taskmaster.”

“And you have no need to worry about disappointing me. You’ve already shown commendable mettle today in deal with the rabble. As well as good situational awareness to get yourself out of a place that was unsettling you. My lessons are sticking and it shows to me, for now at least. First class with others is going to show everyone.”

“Keep that up and we will have no problems”