Probably because Siebren's a good man, and Koumyou had been in acute distress, Devero suspects, but he doesn't think it would be helpful to point that out right now. "I'm glad he did," is all he says instead. He snugs Koumyou a little closer and leans his cheek on his hair.

He jerks right back upright following Koumyou's suggestion. "M-me? Teach? I'm still just learning myself!"