Eros listened as the professor spoke before deciding to go it on his own rather than find a partner. Besides, the forest was a great place to be alone with thoughts. And since the summer, his mind often retreated into itself. He didn't want to accidentally offend someone if he happened to tune them out while they were supposed to be working together. So far though, he had yet to find a bowtruckle but from the sounds of it, he was hardly the only one.