[ He could have easily said Professor Illyana, but they're interchangeable, so. Clearly he should have thought about that. Maybe just use everyone's real names from now one, because the look on her face...not great. ]
I don't have a strong opinion on them. [ Or really feel the need, but given what he's tried to explain, he can't fault her if she thinks she needs a stiff one. ] Is Riverdale that heavy a subject? [ Wait, that's not really a funny joke. ] You can say no, you know.
[ It's well-meaning, although the second it leaves his mouth, he worries about it being condescending. ]
no subject
I don't have a strong opinion on them. [ Or really feel the need, but given what he's tried to explain, he can't fault her if she thinks she needs a stiff one. ] Is Riverdale that heavy a subject? [ Wait, that's not really a funny joke. ] You can say no, you know.
[ It's well-meaning, although the second it leaves his mouth, he worries about it being condescending. ]