“I just got here,” Professor Verdus replied, his gaze critical. “Are your ears clogged?”

“Apologies, Professor. Must be exhaustion from all my courses.”

“Hmm. You really need to take better care of your health.” Verdus reprimanded him lightly.

“With all the classes, I haven’t much choice,” I-han replied smoothly.

“Is that so?”

“Perhaps if you cut back on assignments, I could focus on my health.”

“Oh. No, that won’t happen.”

I-han offered a resigned smile, clearly expecting the response.

“So, what did you need?”

“Right, that!” Verdus suddenly remembered. “Originally, I was going to ask you to help set up …