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[For a moment, Faruzan stared at him as though he had said something odd. Although, he had truly did so. She didn't think about teaching him as it seems like he had a lot to do. At the same time, who was to refuse when he asked?

As she looked down at the food she cut for the both of them, she raised an eyebrow.]

I would not mind but please do be aware that I fully expect you to work hard! Not that you aren't a hard worker but there is more work to be done along with the work you are doing right now!

[ Kaveh's response is a quick smile. He understands her concern— and truth be told, his suggestion is far from a wise one. He's busy with his work, and the project he's picked up recently to help the children of Aaru Village. It's not as if he has a lot of spare time with which to play, and yet helping in some way, as it were, still comes first in his mind.

Especially a senior who has been so kind to him.

After a moment, he nods. ]

I can manage it, I'm sure. What are your hour requirements and recommendation for study?

Considering your occupation, I would recommend at least 4 hours of studying per week. In addition, I would also think that Environmental Design would be beneficial.

[She said with a smile. While it might not be too niche of a subject, it is an opportunity for Kaveh to expand his horizons just a little bit. That said, she gestured toward the food.]

Although, I would also recommend you eat the food before it gets too cold.

[ Kaveh thinks about that, and nods. He's halfway to formulating an answer when Faruzan points out that the food is sitting there ready to be eaten, and he startles— he was so drawn to her unique way of cooling her own food that he forgot his own was sitting right in front of him. With an abashed nod, he reaches for his own dish, taking up a mouthful and chewing on it thoughtfully.

It's delicious, and cooked perfectly. He offers her a bright smile as he swallows the first bite. ]

Thank you, Madam Faruzan. The food is delicious. And I can easily find that amount of time in my week for study.

[ He takes another mouthful, humming. ]

I'm glad to hear it! I should let you know that I worked fairly hard to make sure that the good was just right for my junior!

[No, not really. If anything, she was trying her best to figure out how to cook under a short period of time. But he didn't need to know that. Instead, she'll just take a bite out of her dish before smiling to herself.]

Feel free to take some more if you wish! Especially when you're hungry!

[ Even if he were to know the truth, he wouldn't be bothered. Rather— he'd be thrilled and touched that she put so much effort into making him happy— and, perhaps, quite guilty besides. ]

Thank you, ma'am. Though there's still plenty of my plate!

[ He points it out with a chuckle, continuing to eat the food bite by bite. ]

I would be happy to return the favor sometime, too.

Of course! Just make sure to know that you are always welcomed in my house! I just would hate to see anyone else be in a difficult spot.

[She smiled before taking a few bites of her own. While he didn't say much as she continued her dinner, she couldn't help but keep looking up at him. Almost as if she was waiting for him to say something.]

[ He eats in silence for a little— but he notices those looks, and he can tell that she's waiting for something, but... ]

Madam Faruzan? Is there... something the matter?

[ If there's something on her mind, he'd like to assuage it— but first he needs to know what it actually is. ]

No, it’s nothing. I assumed you had something you wanted to say.

[He was always someone who wanted his opinions heard but maybe that was her own assumptions. Instead, she’ll keep to herself for now.

...Oh. [ He laughs. It's true that he has many things to say, but he's also not the type to unload them on people without warning— especially when those people have cooked for him and are doing everything in their power to be nice! ]

If I seem that way, maybe it's because I'm waiting for questions.

If that's the case...

[She said before trailing a little. Was she was trying to build up the anticipation for said question? Either way, she couldn't help but smile a little.]

Don't worry, I don't have any. I was simply curious how your days as been lately.

[ He pauses— and then laughs, the relief and amusement alike written clearly over his features. ]

Madam Faruzan, that was cruel, [ he admonishes her— but he's smiling. ]

But as for how my days have been... busy, I suppose. But it's good work. Did I tell you I'm working on a library for Aaru Village?

Is this what you youngsters are saying it? Is this one where calls it teasing?

[Not quite but it seemed close enough. But she'll just keep on smiling.]

But no, I'm afraid not! I think that would be perfect for you and especially with trying to make ties with Sumeru city too. It seems that I would need to figure out what to do to 'catch up' with you.

[ His brows raise at that, and his head tilts.

Not so much the 'teasing' thing— they can revisit that later— but the part where she needs to "catch up" with him somehow? ]

Senior, you're not serious? Your achievements are leagues ahead of my own...

Even so, I would still like to as you seem to have more insight as to what is currently in style these days.

[She said before taking another small bite.]

And I would not sell yourself short. You have achieved many things yourself.

[ Kaveh chuckles in gentle disbelief and shakes his head, taking another bite or two of his own food as he thinks over what he wants to say in response. ]

I'm not trying to sell myself short, I swear. It's just that... you have made discoveries and achieved things that set the standard for the current Akademiya cohort. Someday, I hope that people can look to me in the same way.

I'm sure that they will! Especially with what you have accomplished so far for young age. I'm sure you are the envy of many others.

[She said with a firm nod as she crossed her arms.]

You are the Light of Kshahrewar after all.

𝒪𝓅𝑒𝓃 𝓅𝑜𝓈𝓉 🏛️

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