[What was it like... No one's ever asked Gelda a question like that before. It takes her a moment to respond.]

Jade was... one of the most promising students I've ever taught. In fact, there were often times when his knowledge was on par with my own. I always expected him to surpass me, and I couldn't be prouder of the man he is today.

[He's had his problems in the past- she knows that much. She's heard all about his dabblings in Fomicry. Still, he's learned from his mistakes and that's what matters most.]