"You better turn in a damned good paper, Mr. Shirogane," He laughs, trying very hard not to react when Shiro touches his arm.

Oh boy.

He'd known that Shiro was good looking, but there has always been the work, the research, the University setting. And now?

Nah. Maybe Shiro's just Tactile.

"I'm alright. I think. I'm not entirely sure, but I think I got off lightly with my memory or dream or whatever it was. I'm thinking some people here are getting much, much worse." There's clear concern in his voice. He's always been aware of his students and colleagues emotional States, how could he not, when he knows that it can affect their studies and research?

He wonders if he can do anything to help...