Her words were surprising; she'd always been one to give witty comebacks rather than explanations, hence the brow he raised as he glanced up at her. "I wasn't unaware that expressing my concern equated to treating you like a child. I'm sorry the sentiment didn't come across as intended," he responded coolly in return.
He'd had no intention of treating her like a helpless child; he was an auror, and aurors did their best to protect the magical community. He would much rather prevent Miss Lynch from finding herself in harm's way rather than have to rescue her once more—or worse, have her find herself in a position where no one could help her.
"If I'm so terribly irritating, I will make a pointed effort to avoid bothering you again—but only after we're through with this whole mess," he added, passing her a list of questions to answer on parchment.
He'd had no intention of treating her like a helpless child; he was an auror, and aurors did their best to protect the magical community. He would much rather prevent Miss Lynch from finding herself in harm's way rather than have to rescue her once more—or worse, have her find herself in a position where no one could help her.
"If I'm so terribly irritating, I will make a pointed effort to avoid bothering you again—but only after we're through with this whole mess," he added, passing her a list of questions to answer on parchment.
— set by MJ! —