The humor is effective, and Stiles rolls his eyes good-naturedly in response. Eventually, the phone is put away in a pocket, signaling wordlessly that he’s moving on from the topic. Then he’s leaning back in his seat, appraising Cooper appraising him. If he notices what the other boy is studying, he doesn’t offer any insight.

“You heading to the school?” he asks, curious. Even though Cooper has told him he’s not a witch, Stiles still associates him with Redbright.