[She is cutting him slack! In fact, if Nonon were here, she's say Satsuki likes him! ... Well. That or she'd say something snarky. Her group is strange. But yes, Satsuki is surprised- But only surprised that he had accepted her challenge so quickly. He's not just bright, but stronger than he looks.

She quite likes him.]

Really.. I am starting to envy this 'Professor Layton' if that is the case- But assuming he is not present, then I would like to make an offer to you.

For better or for worse, you have told me exactly what I want to hear, Luke. You are young, but the potential within you to become someone great shines bright right now.

I will grant you the opportunity to train to become my assistant and, eventually, an advisor.

[The second part, honestly, is some ways away but she's confident he'll eat that right up.]