Well then. That was an interesting little development. He hadn't expected Pete to be 'called' up so suddenly.

"The book you were wanting to borrow? Right there." Franklin managed a small smile. He dug the assignment out of his briefcase and handed it over. "I also wanted to congratulate you on your work. Your writing's come a very long way since we started in September. Wonderful use of expressive language."

If only the boy were a bit better at expressing himself personally, but he could imagine how that was a little difficult. He pushed the candy dish a little further forward.

"Candy?"