He Listend to both, unable not to smile as Mattie calls him on the tone of his word. He nods a little though as always keep his eyes on one or the other as they speak.  Letting them both make their introductions before he spoke again.<br/><br/>"Christian Thomas Blackstone Ladies, Lovely to meet you.   Though here of course it will be Mister Blackstone by the rules of the school.  Unless perhaps I decide reward you wish the ability to call me other in such more private surrounding as your room.  I suppose to share a little.  I don't hate my parents though I have very little dealings with them anymore.  I have more understanding of some of your situation than you might think Miss Clarke. "<br/><br/>He looked then to Beth, again letting her match his gaze.<br/><br/>"I am sure you are not so boring, and I would love to see some of your artwork if you wish share it.  Ahhh and as for the term  "My students" , well you are.  I have been assigned you.  Given to role of your direct teacher. So while you will attend other Professors classes, I will be your direct guidance.  Anything beyond those classes I will be the one responsible.  For anything you need you will come to me.  I am the direct link from the Headmistress to you.   So in a fashion you are My Students."<br/><br/>He smiled to both and then leaned on the corner of the entry crossing his arms.<br/><br/>"Is there more you wish to share, either of you?   Or more I can answer or at least try to?   Anything I can not answer I will be glad to look into.   One thing I do wish bring up is, feel free to come to me with any problems.  We can discuss whatever it is.  In fact I think I will try to set up some private time perhaps as much as once a day for each of you. We can go over your lesson, talk on how they are going. Simply keep me informed on things.  of course I will also leave you means to reach me. I will be living on the grounds as well.  I am unsure if I have a cottage on the outskirts or a apartment just yet though. I am sure someone does.  So more for me to answer Ladies?"