How much he cares is a well known secret at this point at least, particularly among the gang and those who saw them plenty during their adventure. He can't help but smile still, catching on to the tone. Having Edea present has been great. It's embarrassing and weird to have an adult (multiple adults even) want to meddle in his life after being left to his own devices for so long, but it's not... unwanted. Unless it's from a certain president in Esthar.

He watches Rinoa return to her class, then shoots a sharp look at the ones who are still staring. Enough to send them scrambling. He'll probably never get tired of being able to do that.

He turns away to hide his smirk. He has a few hours to kill and a lot of other areas to check in on, but he'll be there on time. He always is even when he cuts it close. Arriving in a more casual outfit (less leather but still a jacket and wearing slightly too many belts).