Eden had no way of knowing that nothing he did was personal. He'd try to hand anyone off to someone else, if given the opportunity. No doubt, given a bit more time, she'd hear all the rumors about the twitchy, awkward instructor from the Black Court. He was used to the whispers and found them a useful tool for keeping people at a safe distance.

"I teach a few courses, for the Black Court," he responded as they walked. Then, remembering that he'd promised to try and avoid offending everyone tonight, he added. "I'm giving a couple of lectures at the symposium later."

He had genuinely intended the comment to be polite and encouraging give and take conversation. Except. Wait. Whoops. She would be deemed to novice for his lectures, errrrrrr ... "Boring stuff really. You'd probably find the lectures from the Silver Court to be more informative."

She seemed kind. Yes, alright she was hiding something, which was right up the Blue Court's alley, but the over all impression he was getting from her was one of kindness, gentleness even. Silver Court material to the bone; in his opinion.