The Mycologist holds the Professor's gaze as his 5th creation is put under scrutiny. He patiently waits until the laughter subsides. Afterwards he offers: "Any point thou'dst like to debate?"

And after a moment: "May I see thine? My eyes do not, ah, see that far."
He taps the side of his pinc- goggles. Ah yes, he si still wearing them. That would explain why the classroom is so dark, with the smoky glass and all.