"It would be a little awkward. Some of my students live in the building, and they think that's strange enough." He shrugged. "Not necessarily. I wasn't exactly a star student in every subject when I was in school. Besides, I don't hate students. I just... have to try a little harder with some than others."
Conversation was good. It kept his mind of other things, and being outside in the light didn't hurt either. "No, I can't say that I have. I assume that it's good?"
When Ileana had introduced herself as Esme's sister, Cole had figured that some sort of family thing had caused her to move in, or maybe she just needed a place to stay while going to college or something. "Oh." It took a moment for him to realize that maybe they were the long-lost sisters sort. "Oh, I see. So you're just getting to know each other."