His grin only grew as she answered him. "Oh I knew I liked you, Clever Baker." It was said almost affectionately. As for her other question... "I think you should ask, provided you have the time. Apparently they've accepted student-teachers before as well." Which had interested him, and had him pondering what he could offer to teach. It would help provide him more insight and an 'in' to the workings of the school, if nothing else.

"Although that does remind me. I would like to get sketches of your tattoos. You aren't in a dorm are you?"