Hector looked towards Duran, thinking of his question. There wasn't anything wrong, and Hector was trying to think of what could have made Duran say that, before realizing it must have been the robot.
"Nothing is wrong. I could have repaired it, but I think the Academy would examine it to make sure that it is up to par with their standards. I thought that it would not be worth the effort to repair it myself. Bureaucracy, really."
Hector never turned from his desk. He never made eye contact. He knew that Duran was listening, though. As Nico entered, Hector began to wonder when the teacher would come.