Ronan crosses his arms over his chest and braces for Adam to angrily put him in his place. He's pleasantly surprised when that isn't what happens. Even if the way he's being glared at makes what Adam says still feel a little hostile.

"A scholarship with room and board at the academy. If we become friends, if we don't, that doesn't have any impact on everything else. You have my word." He offers a hand to Adam to seal the deal.