[ Aw, well she appreciates the consideration. He can't help his height though, and it had to be more cramped for him than her. So while he tried to settle in a way to give her more room, she almost instinctively tried to make herself more.. compact? Sitting with her knees tucked up to her chest and her arms curled around them absently, she leaned back a little in thought.

She had nothing but respect for people like him, even if that intelligence could be incredibly intimidating. But even if she didn't fully understand the explanations, she did often try to follow along, sometimes going quiet to think lest and process at a slower pace.

Part of her understood why some people might not get along with him, given his curt nature, but it never bothered Nilou any. ]

That's so strange - you know so much, I would have thought that people would seek you out most of all.

[ Though at mention of debates, she almost gave a small shudder. Just remember that one - and hopefully ONLY - debate she had with one of the Akademiya's people still gave her night terrors. Being locked in a debate with that guy was bad enough - being in a debate with Alhaitham?? ]

Oh gosh..No offense, but I hope that never happens. [ She held up her hands in a defensive gesture, only half serious. ]

Debating someone once was more than enough for me..! [ Not because she lacked conviction towards her values, but because it was absolutely terrifying! ]