[can't say he isn't nervous, she sounds so reluctant to say anything, it must be dire. but he waits (anxiously) for her to explain]
[and...she...doesn't explain... in fact, she just makes him even more anxious about whatever it is she has to tell him]
[he's her instructor, though. he's supposed to be somebody she feels comfortable going to for advice. personal advice, too. so he has to promise himself he won't react harshly, no matter what she has to say]
[and then he has to promise her the same thing]
Tell me what, Wallace?
[wait no he forgot the important part can we do over]
no subject
[and...she...doesn't explain... in fact, she just makes him even more anxious about whatever it is she has to tell him]
[he's her instructor, though. he's supposed to be somebody she feels comfortable going to for advice. personal advice, too. so he has to promise himself he won't react harshly, no matter what she has to say]
[and then he has to promise her the same thing]
Tell me what, Wallace?
[wait no he forgot the important part can we do over]