"Does that mean you don't fear it-- her, or within that respect is an understanding of what she's capable of and thus leads to caution?" It was almost like working with wild animals, he supposed - they could appear gentle and affectionate, but you could never forget their true nature.
That made him laugh. "Sometimes I think teachers are seen that way, but it would be such a dry existence if that were true." He paused, considering. "Patience definitely comes into it, and the ability to resist the urge to strange someone plays a pretty big part. For me, it's... well, I guess I want to pass on what I know to others. That includes my love of books - a lot of kids today don't like to read, but I know if they could just see it the way I do, they would enjoy it too."