Well, that was close enough, wasn't it? It's what he'd meant. Heine frowns at Jade; frustration makes the voice in his mind louder, and he stumbles briefly over his next words.

"Nothing. I just..." He glances back at Professor Eichel, who gazes upon them with a faint smile and no particular interest. "Dealt with it." Not well enough. What if—shut up, fuck.

"Are you two done?" Eichel asks. It's time to leave. Another time. You'll do better without him.