[The smile helps, and Dist does calm down quickly enough, though he's debating whether or not to tell her about...everything, really. It'd be a mouthful, and a nice way to sour their happy encounter. Mm, perhaps some other time. Today, he just wanted to catch up.]

I'm glad for that. I can't say I've seen much of what goes on, but... [Anise was kidnapped earlier. He clears his throat and lets that thought go unvoiced.] How long have you been here? I see you're a teacher at the school here...I'm not surprised, I learned much from you, Professor, Nebilim.