Mikey's knowledge of the American education system was more than a little limited, but he got the basics and nodded to the rest, making a note to bother Adam for a crash course in the specifics. It was tempting to ask why Z felt she was weaker with the practical side of things (curiosity had him wondering if it was anything to do with different teaching styles across the pond, even if such a theory didn't really hold up in light of the various Americans on staff), but asking somebody why they were bad at something wasn't much of a way to make friends.
"And what do you plan to do when you are unleashed?" he queried instead.