She tries not to watch him too much, worried about making him uncomfortable. On the other hand, she also has to hold back from teasing him and pointing out that having human eyes watching him is a lot less nerve-wracking than piercing hawk eyes.

But Rachel doesn't mention that, or anything like it, if she can help it.

He's awkward and a little gangly with the new moves. But he's also dedicated and focused. Rachel watches him from the corner of her eye, smiling gently. It's the favorite part of her day, anyway.