"I am an excellent teacher- and you a quick study." He grinned, eyes catching hers. So clear, so green, so openly bright, add a layer of sultry intent behind and it made something in his chest twist. Not the same at all, Ellana kinder, more curious, less cautious but the little things- the curve of her jaw, the sweetness of her smile-

He tamped it all down and leaned in just a little bit closer. Half embracing her as he was, it wouldn't take much to close the distance- but that he left to her discretion.