She nodded, fine, fine. Apologies and more lectures she could handle. Even the grounding she could handle (more time by herself? Perish the thought!), even though it would a bit boring, and she'd have to sneak off to make sure Vega got his class notes.

At least she could study in relative peace, then.

Her mother would probably not be pleased, and Sherry wrinkled her nose at just how long the lecture would be. Maybe she could recite the periodic table in her head if Claire got a little long-winded. "I didn't kick him off, I nudged him off." She put her hands out and pushed the air gently. "His balance is made of crap. But I'll apologize." A pause. "And I'll mean it."