[It's a little disappointing that he won't be able to learn sooner, but Sam nods in understanding at the news. Urgent business obviously had to be tended to, and giving full attention to another student who had already started was important. He also had all his other lessons and work to keep him busy until then.]

No, I don't think so. I will start studying right away then - I think I already have the animal I want to change into first. I appreciate you seeing me and accepting to take me up as a student.