"Be a good boy," Eichel murmurs into Heine's ear. Just how many subtle callbacks would it take to push this old student of his off the edge? Not too many more, he wagers. Already, Heine is tense, trying to move away - but not with any great force.

Not yet.

Jade watches the two of them, Professor Eichel's hands still firmly on Professor Rammsteiner and not letting go. He watches them, and has to wonder what Professor Eichel is trying to accomplish. Hadn't he just said not to force him?

He doesn't think Professor Eichel is too pleased with him right now, but he speaks up anyway. "Why not just let him go?"