[That draws Aqua's eyes up again. He studies Kvothe for a moment, then lets that quiet, attentive focus fade away with a breath out.]

No, thanks. I'd rather not be told off by someone barely older than me, so we can skip it.

[Nestling his chin in his palm, Aqua closes his eyes completely.]

That said, I don't like taking the spotlight like that. I hope there isn't a next time, but if there is-- [And he does, unfortunately, have a strong sense that there will be.] --feel free to do all the yelling you want. You're too quiet in these trials, anyway.