"Nothing." He hadn't mentioned Professor Rammsteiner. But Professor Rammsteiner had left plenty of marks on him; he assumes Professor Eichel saw and put two and two together. He's clever, observant. Someone Jade can respect.

"But that's not the point," he continues. "You're getting angry over nothing."

Professor Eichel nods in agreement, and Jade hopes that's the end of the situation. Unfortunately, Professor Eichel just goes on to ask: "Why don't we talk about this in private?"