His guidance is good, but it's one thing to learn how to tie a knot and quite another to teach the skill. In the part of his mind that makes it hard for him to be anything but earnest and truthful, he silently admits that maybe he was a tad bit distracted. One incorrect pass of the hand, and it could all go wrong.

Which, as is perfectly obvious, it has.

Surprise registers briefly in his gaze. He blinks, then gives her a winning smile.

"Wrong!" he exclaims cheerfully. A laugh follows, but it's warm and kind. "What happened?"