[The fact that he's staring her down absolutely hasn't helped matters; she wants to avert her gaze, to do anything to will herself calm, to get out of this place and out of his sight. This man could kill her, her father, and destroy everything that's keeping her life barely held up. Sayaka knows this, and she knows she should leave.

But...there's something she wants for herself, too. Maybe she can make it through this without too much of a mark on her reputation.]

I'll keep that in mind. [read: no she the fuck won't because that's so? improper??? that's a death sentence right there] But yes! It really is; there's plenty of good things to study, and not even just for class...

[Ah...the question gives Sayaka a pause, but she does nod her head after a moment. She's not familiar with Hubert's own fighting style, admittedly, so it could be a wash, but...]

Yes, actually...or, well, maybe! I was actually looking for something for one of my classmates. [the perfect excuse. no way this will possibly go wrong.] He was looking for an intermediate level book on dark magic...I do hate to be a burden, but would you happen to know where I could find one? To bring to him.

[Flawless execution. Hopefully. Being under a microscope like this is not fun and she's really hoping she doesn't sound as nervous as she feels, even though she's doing her best to keep herself level.

Keep calm, smile, be polite.]