He felt vaguely guilty about not complimenting her in return, but he honestly didn't know what to say. "That's always a good trait for a teacher to have, don't you think? But does that mean you're only interested in hearing me talk because of the way my voice sounds, rather than the answers I give?"
He took a sip of his coffee, leaning back in his chair. "I wish more of my students were as inquisitive as you."