*undergoes a rapid series of near-comical expression changes—eyes wide/brows up for surprise (you never talk about that era?), a slight frown for confusion/processing (you were so young when he first saw you this time around, when did you fit law school in?), and now a head-tilt and a wondering smile (because it makes so much sense, actually)* Law school, eh? *deadpans* That explains a lot.
You hanging in there?
*assumes you're referring strictly to the business side of things, because of course he misses Nico* We're managing, sir. *and because he is fully prepared to stand by your decision:* Toby's really stepped to the plate—you might think about bumping him up to Third in a few months, if he keeps it up.