Septimus was nodding his head in agreement, interjecting, "Yes... yes..." very seriously as Keith spoke.
"Humans are such barbarians," he said airily at the end of it, and waved a hand ahead of the anticipated protest. "Oh, we all are. But some of us make an effort." The other hand shifted its grip on the folder which, with his previous animation, had begun to slip. "Will you be taking my class, then?" he asked Keith directly. His earlier disdain had completely evaporated. He seemed almost hopeful now.