[Fortunately, Nox works with teens, so while he can't exactly see what's going on, the pause gives him some idea.]

A set number. [He can feel his demon snap in anticipation at that. Shoves it down again.] Do you know how many?

[But the next part of the conversation has him huff out in amusement.] Then I think it's pretty straight forward from here. You wanna get me out, right? I've gotta help people and see that no one else is hurt. So why not come along? I mean, nothing says we can't work together in here, does it?

[None of this is malicious or mocking, it's only a genuine and the thought process of a teacher working to compromise with both superintendent and parent alike.]

Things'll get done faster that way, at least.