[ He keeps his face in his hands.

Is it that I'm a huge fucking loser whose heart fucking bullies him? 'Cause I understand that being something to think about. I'd think about it and go, 'Look at that dipshit.'

Breathing in, he drops his hands away. His face is calm and dignified. ]

Thank you for finding wisdom in where I have failed. If I am able to pass on something from my mistakes, that is all this teacher can hope for. [ No one better underestimate just how great he at bullshitting away how embarrassed and mortified that he is about things. He is the king of blank faces and elegant words. ]