( he barely keeps himself from rolling his eyes, an obvious frown forming between his brows. )
I don’t see how that is any of your concern. And it’s Anaxagoras.
( anyone else might have found the professor's stare intimidating, 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘺 even, but his smile remains unwavering. )
It's a simple question, I promise? ( a quick clear of his throat. ) Have you had anything to eat at all today, Anaxa?
( he looks up from the stack of papers to take in the look of Phainon in front of him. brimming with energy, far too excited for his own good. the usual.
a sigh, but he moves the papers to the side. )
Very well. Ask.
Only joking! I was just wondering if I was going to cut in during your office hours, but it seems no student has wanted to visit you. Perhaps you can answer I question I have?
( he fails to bite back a growing smile. )
Lucky me. I get the utmost attention of the great Anaxa.
Then you would be wasting valuable time better spent elsewhere.
( he is already busying himself with something else, skimming through a stack of papers. )
Surely you know what I look like by now.
( he waits a few beats too many to reply, eyes narrowing. )
i’ve yet to hold any lectures in okhema, and i doubt i will any time soon. this city only serves to reinforce the ideas of its leaders and i have better things to do. why?
And here I thought I was an engaging student! There were so many theories I liked, such as. . . well. My mind is so full of them I can't name a single one! Are you heading to a lecture now? I only ask because you aren't out reading like you usually are. — not that I noticed that.