 be curious, not judgmental
Whooooaaaaa. "Especially cool decor today, professor," Sophie noted upon entering the student garden, a grin already on her face at the sight of all the topiary animals. She instinctively gravitated toward the turtle one, and in an attempt to use good judgment, she did not climb aboard it. But.. she really wanted to. But she liked Bentley and the class as a whole and thought Bentley liked her well enough, too, but she wasn't going to push her luck.
There were plenty of other students who were dumb enough to try to ride one without asking, she thought, so she would let them test those waters.
For now, Sophie settled for petting the turtle topiary, wondering what in the world they would be doing for the day's lesson. Whatever it was, Sophie was already way too excited. Where did the professor even get these?
__________________  |