[That is normal. And something that Eddie can relate to, in a and-I'm-a-highschool-student-that-failed-to-graduate-twice-and-died-before-the-third-try.]

A teacher. Okay.

[Gesturing at her with his coffee mug, almost empty. One of the cafe employees has impeccable timing, though, and they come over to offer him a refill. He mutters a thanks before fixing his gaze on the woman across from him again.]

I can see that. You give off that impression. Real stern, "better turn in your homework in time or else" kind of vibes. I probably would've failed your class.