Lucio stood slightly behind his mother and watched as the pair of them shook hands rather professionally. He smirked slightly as Ansel commented on the fact that he offered a lot to his class; he couldn't help but also think of the afternoon before. He quickly shoved the thoughts away though and returned his expression to a relaxed, pleasant one.<br/><br/>Marie nodded thoughtfully as Ansel commented on his lack of knowledge of his favorite student. She didn't have any reason to be suspicious of the pair of them, so she didn't read into what he was saying at all, she simply beamed with pride as the man spoke of Lucio's talent. She nodded quietly and turned her gaze back onto her oldest son. "He is quite talented. Not enough that he could make a career out of it, as he wished to as a child, but talented enough that he can enjoy doing it and others can enjoy it as well," she stated as she reached out to cup her son's cheek fondly. It was clear that she was a realist, and a blunt one at that, but also that she loved her children more than anything else. She only wanted the best for Lucio, and the best just happened to include crushing his childhood dream.<br/><br/>Lucio chuckled uncomfortably and batted away her hand gently. "Mum, you have quite a drive ahead of you, hm? You should probably get going," he commented softly as he reached out to place a hand lightly upon her waist.<br/><br/>"Ah, yes, I probably should. Don't want your brothers thinking they have reign of the house for long enough to do something dim-witted anyways," she commented softly, smiling as she leaned in to kiss Lucio's cheek. She then turned to Ansel and dipped her head politely, "It was a pleasure to meet you, Doctor Essen. Perhaps we'll see each other again some time in the future and have time for a bit longer of a chat," she murmured in parting before giving Lucio one last hug and congratulations before hurrying off.<br/><br/>Lucio relaxed once she was gone and he ran his hands over his suit jacket lightly as he turned back to face Ansel again, smiling faintly. "I apologize about that . . . She's a lovely woman but I fear that sometimes she can be a lot to take in," he murmured softly, a breathy chuckle escaping him as he shook his head slowly.