Joseph
"Hyburn is doing alright, business there has been booming and lizardfolks have been managed. I've been funding an Orphanage program there to give children an opportunity to discover and grow talents. Although I've primarily been working with the Orphanage I was adopted from I do plan to expand," Remi was rather fond of her program, wearing a genuinely proud smile over her lips as she mentioned it. There wasn't a moment she didn't forget her roots and the program was a testament to it. 

Remi listened to his proposal in taking in a mentor. It was a thought that crossed her mind many times, taking in a disciple and teach them all that she's mastered with biomancy but it wasn't as simple as she felt. Between her coven and her duty, she felt she sat in an odd position, one which she knew would force her to choose between one or the other. For now, perhaps it was a good segue to ask him for support? 

"Biomancy is an art of healing that could help so many people and it's certainly one I intend to spread and teach but right now I don't think I'm in much of a position to take in a student right now. You may have more experience and insight than I do but," Remi pauses, a little frown curling her lips down as it sat as a concern in her chest.

"I'm not from a prominent family, I'm not even nobility by blood, I fear my background could make it difficult for some to take me seriously, no?" She exhaled, "Truthfully and apologetically, I partially feared you might as well. It's a sentiment I have received from high society."
David
"I'm glad to hear it's prospering." *He nodded as she spoke.* "Helping orphans is a noble task, I hope you succeed in helping it grow and prosper. Do you plan on aiding orphans in other cities as well, or just focus on Hyburn for now?"

*He understood her concerns about her family. It was indeed something that people cared deeply about, but it wasn't something he was concerned much with, especially with his own parent's station. His father was technically a noble, but of such low station, it meant nothing more than flowery language in public events. His mother had been a commoner herself, yet he had proven his skill and ability and stood among the greatest of Findara. If he could work past his low station, he saw no reason Remi would not be able to as well.*

"Any extra wisdom I have compared to you is only the result of my age. And yes, the nobility here can be pretentious at times, but they've come to respect my skill, so I'm sure if the Princess judged you worthy of the title of Grandmistress, you'll earn their respect in time as well. And I can guarantee there are some, including myself, who don't give a heck what family your from. If you're competent you're worthy of respect. Either way, I'm sure you've already got plans. My business is fairly single minded, I've Personality got not much knowledge on the tasks of a Grandmistress other than occasionally providing mages to help the guard against magical threats."
Joseph
A tinge of bleakness tainted her otherwise darling smile while listening to the Commander share his perception. Remi understood and knew what he meant when he spoke of earning respect in time, and certainly she planned to but a key point to his words was *In time.* Time was framed differently for both, her own life felt like a flicker of a candle compared to his much longer span. Her eyes shifted away from him, her mind exploring her own guilty confidence and it's sunken repose that squandered in her. A deep exhale marooned in her chest, holding back before slowly releasing.

"I'd like to preface this with the fact that regardless of outcome, adversity, and tribulations, I do intend to bequeath my every effort into my work. My job is to protect, guard, and fortify against magical threats, but also to advance and monitor magical development under the morality of law. And lastly, to build something to pass on for the future, preferably for the better," Remi pauses for a moment, her smile faded with deeper thoughts now reflecting her perspicacious irises. 

Remi smiles a little more warmly, "I do feel like I am going to be competing against your greater lifespan, it's the conundrum of time after all. How to make the most of it for the amelioration of this Kingdom? A question I often ponder. Makes me wonder too, what is a hundred years to you, Lord Commander?"