Jaren returned the Professor's stare with his own deep green gaze.

"I did do both of the above," he said calmly, "once it was clear that both parties were becoming increasingly more distressed. It began as a light discussion on Professor Lainley's lesson, however I believe a comment or two touched a sensitive nerve with her and was mistaken for an offensive comment."

Granted, he was not as good at resolving verbal conflicts as Zekke was, but he did attempt his best.