Who said you're my teacher? [But it's mumbled a bit, almost shyly. He doesn't really get complimented or praised much, so it still has a profound effect on him! In his world, talking like that or acting based on his cynical beliefs just get him labelled as cruel or earn him a weird lecture about reaching out with pure hearts or whatever.]

You're the smartest stuffed toy I've met, smarter than most humans even. Or at least, more honest than they are.

... hey, can I—

[He wanted to ask to see the puppeteer's face, but... he didn't show his face on the network either. If she's more comfortable staying hidden, that's fine.]

Never mind. [Just a little disappointed. But there's a smile so wide, you can hear it in his voice.]