It's the American accent that catches her off guard, followed quickly by the familiar smell another wolf. Laura turns to look at the young man, and gives him a small sort of smile.

"Of course." That popping is a little irritating, and she resists the teacherly urge to tell him to knock it off. "Unfortunately, I'm on a teacher's salary, and a cash prize for a talent show is a little out of my budget. I don't suppose you have any other ideas, do you?"