[Sabriel's father made sure she had a thorough education in etiquette, it's just that any veneer of normality she puts up is likely to start breaking down about fifteen minutes later, or sooner if she's asked about her world or her work.

Still, bluntness is something she can deal with after working with Armstrong for so long, even if she notices that moment when he looks awkward. She's about to turn on her heel to go track down Leon when he asks. Then she stops, looking at him more closely.]

Oh, he's my student. I'm teaching him Charter magic. [From her tone, she apparently considers this about as remarkable as teaching him how to play an instrument.] He's just starting out, but after the shortage of nurses during the blackout, I thought it would be best to teach people how to heal.