I spent most of it learning. [He paused, letting that sink in, knowing she either wouldn't buy it or know there was more to it.] Magic, of course. If I don't keep a leg up on Kaplan, the crafty little mortal might actually surpass me. [In his three years here, he'd changed considerably. A rivalry like that used to make him venomous. Or maybe it was the fact that it was Billy that he didn't take it as a personal affront.] What usually goes on here over the summer seems to be the option for summer classes, clubs or activities, and optional Danger Room drills. I don't know, joining SHIELD after this year is over doesn't sound half bad if it's always this exciting. [Read that as: because he'd rather not go back home.]

[Her head hits his shoulder and he stiffens momentarily, reaching up awkwardly to pet her hair, not really sure what else to do.] Well, we will have to rectify that, won't we? [Even if she can't see the grin on his face, she should be able to hear it in his voice.] Allow me to remind you what a party is supposed to be like around 2100 hours tonight. Our dorm. Billy's treat. How's that for help?