"Terrific!" Her hands came together in a single clap. "I'd love that.... Looks like you've got yourself a transfer, though, little bro! You'll do great in this area." She playfully ruffled his hair, happy to see him so excited. So yes, on second look, Wren was a little older than him. But it was a start. She'd never sensed an interest in any girl on his part before, so this was definitely good. Yes, she would encourage him to talk more with this Wren.... She'd be good for him.
OOC: Aw, c'mon, a lot of boys get crushes on older girls while in their teens, don't they? Consider her a start. Yes, he has plenty of time to find a lady friend of some variety.
As for Lyra, she's not searching for a relationship, but that's not to say one might not find her anyway.... They tend to with frequency for my characters, after all.