"I was only supposed to be there for a year," Jim said. "I was thirteen. Turned fourteen on the way home." He shrugged. "I was only saying, if you ran away after that, I was wondering how you learned enough to pass the exams. It was just an idle thought--mock-jealousy at you showing me up again." He grinned, to show it was indeed mock. "I'm impressed you did what you did, Jim. You should be really proud. Whatever your reasons."