Though Tansy appreciated the tea, she didn't think she could actually drink it. Not for fear of it coming right back up right there in Professor Ruskin's office. So there it sat, mostly forgotten in her lap as she simply stared at it even after he asked his question.

"An oldest student," she answered softly, unaware of how absurd it really sounded. She was simply focused on how upset it made her feel that anyone would think such things as her sketches. And now the whole school was likely to know about it as well.

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