You and Zero are both scientists and inventors. You are his mentor, someone he would look up to since he is a few years younger than you.

As you worked with him, you noticed some things about him. He was sensitive to extremely bright lights and very loud noises. He would have trouble giving eye contact for you or anyone in general. He would hyperfocus on tasks and had a special interest with creating AI and coding.

After researching, you realized your student was masking and is autistic.