Casually allowing his foot to rest across the opposite knee as he sat, Braith watched Alexa somewhat curiously while she seemed to contemplate his offer of a seat. Didn't really matter to him either way if she sat or not, though the fleeting thought that it might be a little awkward for her to stand while he sat briefly crossed his mind. Though it might mean that she would be quick about the visit and he could tackle his workload. But he didn't give the matter any more thought as she finally decided on sitting and he gave her a small, acknowledging nod at her choice. That would work fine.

"First," he agreed with a nod and the hint of his crooked grin. There was something satisfying in being first no matter what it was, almost like winning something even if there was nothing to be had. But he was remotely glad that she found some sort of fulfillment out of it, still wondering if she was the sort to be eager about getting a jump start on her studies - Magical History in particular. Why else would she be here so soon? Unless she had a pressing concern...

Braith nodded slightly as he listened to Alexa begin, raising a curious eyebrow. No legitimate reason? So maybe the welcome was it, which was actually a thoughtful gesture anyway. But he offered the girl a small smile. "Well, that's good to hear. Sounds like you have a good handle on things so far." Or at least nothing she was too concerned with, something he had reservations on with the turnover rate of this position. "It's my goal to teach you something you don't know and make it relevant." Shouldn't be too daunting if the girl was a history buff already.. or.. had he read her wrong?

The History Professor squinted a bit as Alexa continued. An apology in advance. That was not what he had expected to hear next. "Any and all homework," he repeated, leaning forward just slightly. "What about your homework would necessitate a preemptive apology?" That was a first as far as he could remember.