[ Had he no further interaction with Kaga than the first time they met, when she threatened him and his lover out of some sort of need for amusement, he would have been vehemently against letting her close to the children. However, subsequent interactions have proven that first impression to be inaccurate (though he doesn't doubt she would not teasingly threaten him again if the mood struck right).

Her observation isn't without merit. His regular environment has him interacting with researchers, fellow teachers and post-graduates for the most part. Children are not a demographic he ever interacts with. He's not sure how to handle them, truth be told, but what he does know is that they must be given patience and understanding. That much, he can do, even when the rowdiest try their best to test him. ]

Had LILITH bothered to furnish them with more than the bare minimum—no, I hesitate to call what they provided the bare minimum. Regardless, it's clear they expected us to care for them, either because they do not have the resources to do so, or they are thrusting the responsibility onto us. If we must be responsible for them, then we must do the job well. That's all.

[ He speaks quietly so as to prevent the children from overhearing him. ]

They do not have the luxury of the world waiting for them to be ready. I and others have done what we can to prepare them, but this will let us see who among them will have the hardest time adjusting.