[Though teasing in nature, the remark slips out before he truly has time to give it thought— he catches himself too late, but rather than draw attention to himself, he quickly course-corrects and lets it remain as a bit of levity.
Best not to dwell on it.]
If your instincts are telling you to be wary, then I'd wager you're right to be so. He ought to understand that you're only doing your due diligence as an educator.
[Ought being the operative word.]
Tara or I could be on standby, should you need it— perhaps as a reason to excuse yourself?
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[Though teasing in nature, the remark slips out before he truly has time to give it thought— he catches himself too late, but rather than draw attention to himself, he quickly course-corrects and lets it remain as a bit of levity.
Best not to dwell on it.]
If your instincts are telling you to be wary, then I'd wager you're right to be so. He ought to understand that you're only doing your due diligence as an educator.
[Ought being the operative word.]
Tara or I could be on standby, should you need it— perhaps as a reason to excuse yourself?