[He strokes her hair when she hides her face against his shoulder and takes another shaky breath, blinking past the blurriness in his own vision.

It doesn't really work. But he does laugh, because he's pretty sure that's the prevailing theory when people first meet him. Probably afterwards, too.]

When you're finished here, [When, because it's totally happening.] I expect you to come visit. First thing.

[Okay, maybe he won't hold it against you if it's the second or third stop you make, but. Seriously, he expects you to come by and stay for a while. And then visit.]

Honestly, we could always use more teachers, if you're in need of something more permanent.