Kurloz's eyes blink at the patting but it takes a while for them to focus on Murdoc's face, and even then there's something... missing. He stares into Murdoc's eyes for a moment, not quite comprehending what's been asked of him for some time. Then a quiet whisper can be heard in the professor's ears even though Kurloz's lips don't move, and it's quite clearly the boy's voice.

"No. I'll behave."

His eyes immediately grow unfocused, slowly blinking and swivelling lazily to stare blankly around the classroom. Even in his frozen state it's obvious he's exhausted and withdrawn into his mind - so much so that he's practically a puppet propped up against the desk.