[it's hard to say whether a cavalier partner is a better or worse for Luke, really. he's used to that nonchalance in Umbraton, mind, but it does put him a little on edge for that same reason.

his words earn something like amusement, breaking through the stiff discomfort. it isn't much, hand raising in a half-shrug.]

Statistically speaking, and based on the terms of this place, whatever you've chosen is unlikely to be something will fall utterly out of my comforts. Moreover, I haven't revealed my request either, so willingness to help and agreement to the terms are separate issues entirely.