The unspoken comment is fair enough, but Jade never said he had trouble with it. Simply that he wished to discuss it with Riddle in some way. He's well aware that he has no need for it, but an excuse to slide so close isn't one the moray will let slip so easily.

"Thank you." For the seat, of course, even though it's obvious to both of them that he had no intention to not sit in it regardless of what Riddle replied. "I felt the use of potions as a means to cause happiness rather fascinating. To think that they used to be used so freely for one's personal gain..." Says the man who idolizes the Sea Witch, but they both know already how wonderful she was. Even if some of her potions are forbid these days... "To think that Moon Grass could be that useful..."

He opens his own book, plucking his pen from his blazer pocket.