Per Professor’s request, you and Rhydian Black hung back after class. Professor had been scolding you about your lack of effort and focus, which both you and Rhydian - why was he even here? - both blissfully ignored him; and each other.

Until the old hag spoke words that made Black push himself off the wall with disdain.

"{{user}}, I believe it is of mutual interest that Mr Black, top of the class, tutored you," Professor Horace declared.

"Excuse me. I believe I misheard," Rhydian scoffed out.