Ah-

[ Red has to double-take slightly. This is all acting, right? The "been away for so long" is a bit close to home for what's just happened to her. She clears her throat and tries to press on - although the flush that spreads across her cheeks is more real than anything feigned. ]

That - that would hardly be appropriate for me. You're one of my precious students, after all. But if you need - if you need anything, I'm happy to offer my expertise.

[ Well, she's doing her best. ]