"An award that exists only in your mind, perhaps." Damn, okay, Xenk says that pretty obviously not under his breath, he's just serving that one up for Satoru because they are Coworkers in the worst way.

He levels Satoru the blankest stare at that hand. Being cool has never been on his radar. He thinks he's cool already, because nothing is cooler than following the rules.

"I believe your definition of 'cool' to be suspect," there's that blunt honesty again. Of the two of them, it's not hard to guess which one the Council likes best. But Xenk, serious as ever, turns around and pats a hand on Satoru's opposite shoulder. "Please simply focus on teaching your students, Satoru. They are relying on our wisdom to guide them."