[That was... interesting. It was one thing to have girls giving him doe eyes, but another to fluster one just by his proximity. He was trying not to smile, and probably failing, but he gave her another small nod.]

'Going easy' on you won't help you. But don't expect me to go all out. If you can't handle the fact that I have to pull my punches with you out of necessity... speaking now is a good idea.

[It was a shame she took those steps back because... well, he'd liked her where she'd been. But maybe it was for the best, if he was going to be training her.]

I'll have to see who else is here and what this place has in terms of training halls or programs, if any at all. If others need it, it might be good to have classes.