"That's fine, take what time you need. He's already open to being more productive around here as it is." Erik appeared thoughtful again as he tried to think whether there was anything else to go over with her, but he decided there wasn't and waved his hand in dismissal. "That will be all, for now. Make sure to keep a close eye on him, and report to me. He's around here somewhere if you'd care to tell him you're his chosen companion. He's aware that I'm allowing him company, so there's no need to lie on that account."