"I can't say I'm familiar with that particular turn of phrase- though I think I understand the meaning." Having nothing to do begets trouble. "Truly, part of the reason for drills, study, and projects comes down to having quite a few preteens prone to mischief if left without something to occupy their time- and even when they do have their studies, they manage to find a way."

With a careful nudge he turns them away from a couple stumbling in their direction, leaving them clear of a potential collision. "There is never enough respect for those that study healing; with the sheer variety of people and ailments that exist? You're a caring and capable person to study so diligently."