"You can stand, dear disciple," the woman replied, satisfaction coloring her voice.
"I'm sorry for my lack of gifts, I hadn't planned on taking a disciple during this trip, since we have other places and worlds to be at after here, but be assured, once we return to the sect, I shall hold a proper discipleship ceremony and give you something worthy of your status."
"I am honored by master's thoughtfulness. I shall look forward to it." Like a true champ, he replied, neither haughty nor servile.
