The change is almost astounding. So astounding as to be troubling. "Yes," said Anton, deadpan but with a hint of humour in his eyes. It always amused him when someone didn't recognise Tony's name, given that 'Tony Stark' was such a pop-culture icon. Not that Anton ever mentioned it. Privacy, and all that. "He's young, but something of a genius in the field of engineering."

But at the thanks Anton only smiled, and contrary to his usual impassiveness, the smile was the unexpectedly gentle sort--unexpected only because there were times Anton presented as far too uptight to soften at all. "You're welcome," he said, and his tone matched his expression. "Shall I show you to your room? We've only dormitories available currently, I'm afraid, but there are one or two without many boarders."