Selphira looked at him for a long moment.
Then released a laugh.
Genuine... Almost hysterical.
The sound was unexpected to Ren. Even inappropriate given the gravity of the subject, but for Selphira somehow perfect for the absurdity of the situation.
"Of course you did… Of course." She shook her head, still laughing. "Sirius is going to die when he finds out I didn't keep our promise and a student reached where he did using just a Bronze mantis..."
The laughter contained layers.
Amusement at Ren's audacity.
Respect for his capability.
Perhaps a slight concern about what it meant for his future when as a student he could accomplish what should be impossible so often.
She calmed, but her amusement didn't completely leave her eyes.
"And what did you see there?"
Ren explained his deductions…
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Afterwards, something in Selphira's expression softened.
"You cross-referenced… Between what Luna said and what you saw."
