Kel looked around curiously as they headed down the corridor. He had to admit it - it was better walking with someone than walking alone, even though the someone was a girl. At least Satine seemed alright, not freaky or boy-crazy or anything...not on the outside, at least. Those were the kind of girls that frightened Kel.

"I don't know," he answered truthfully. "She does seem sort of strict...likes to keep order and stuff. But she seems like a good teacher, wants to get things done and done right the first time..." he shrugged. "My mother was a horrible Arithmacy teacher, though. I'm sure anything would seem good, compared to her." He wasn't talking bad about the Professor, or anything, just stating a mere fact.