She gave a small, appreciative nod at the observation. As Ilya sat, she casually leaned against her desk. She would have hopped up to sit on it, but her skirt was a bit too short for propriety's sake if she had. She looked him over, taking in his tense posture.

"You're not in trouble. I just tend to be more formal upon first meeting a student. I know you've met Topher and Dolemeck already, but I want to more formally welcome you to the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning."

It was unsaid she hoped he survived the experience. From his files, she suspected he would be a little twitchy about such phrasing. "I'm Rachel Grey-Ramsey, the Headmaster here. You can call me Mrs. Ramsey, Professor Grey-Ramsey, or some respectful combination of the two."