"She takes it for granted that you're there. While you're away, she will keep asking when you'll come back. She needs to focus on her responsibilities and not on other people." He swallowed as a way of taking a moment to reflect. No matter what he thought of Jabi's disciplinary style, there was no doubt that she had been a very successful teacher. He didn't want to come across as insulting her to her face, "We are grateful for everything you've done for her. But she's a Makai Priestess, not just your student."