We are in agreement. It is no joking matter. But I find little value in fretting over that which I cannot change.

[ Definitely doesn't care about Xenk! And, well, Xenk does expect he will turn into a tree down the line, so he sees Edgin's question as a reasonable one. He shakes his head, stern and severe as ever. ]

I have been teaching several of my courses for decades now. There are many thralls that would be capable of teaching in my stead while I am indisposed.