"I am very well, thank you. I must apologize about my earlier appearance. I should have been up much earlier. I am very ashamed of those actions. Please forgive me of my slovenliness." Dermot spoke with his head hanging slightly. He was not sure if he should speak of his earlier disagreement with the Wizardess or not. She might like the way he would like to speak of her. Besides he now realizes that he must learn and learn fast.