In a way, Aectaeon was thankful that his responses were preconstructed.
There was much less thinking for him to do. The choices were already laid out for him.
It was in times like the present conversation when he felt the most thankful for the constructed responses.
{-{ Actions }-}
{-{ Stare at the Professor }-}
{-{ Respond to the Professor }-}
{-{ Ask the Professor a question }-}
Aectaeon was certain that the Professor had many things to say. Even if he just stared at him, the Professor would surely find an excuse or two to kill the awkward silence between them.
With that in mind, Aectaeon tapped {-{ Stare at the Professor }-}.
For a few seconds, the two of them just stared at each other. Aectaeon's face, being the epitome of insouciance, scared the professor.
Professor Arvel Merkain rubbed the back of his head as he retreated a step. He then straightened his back before opening his mouth to speak.