Smile matched weak smile. While the Tailor had noticed the Professor's appearance, being seated in the row behind meant they had not taken in the full details--but this was London, with Devils that had eyes that glowed and the passing person could have a tentacle for an appendage. It did lead one to wonder just what the makeup covered, how far the scales went.

But they detected absolutely no threat, and that instinct at least was honed. So there was only the barest moment of adjustment when they responded, "I really am looking forward to this semester, I think. Thank you again."