Gabe flushed when the Headmistress suddenly appeared beside him and tried to offer a smile...which failed...but he'd made the attempt, nonetheless. It was the strangest of things...but out of everyone present (excluding Toby), he felt most comfortable with the redhaired lady. Whenever he'd been forced to speak with her, she'd always been very kind and very understanding.

Thank you. That was very much appreciated.

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.....So, were they going to just stand here, then?

Empty jars clinked! and clanked! in his pockets, indicating Gabe was prepared to collect samples...if they came across anything of interest. Newness was welcomed in certain company. Two dangerous women? Gabe thought 'yes'.