Dirt Nap eyes The Prince and listens to her words thoughtfully, then listens to Mable's response. And then the question from The Prince.
Dirt Nap nods with Mable's words, whether in acknowledgement or agreement is unclear.
Then he is still, apparently pondering the question from The Prince. Finally he answers, "Well, Ma'am, Your Grace. I am as ambitious as the next person, really, I am. It's just that my ambition runs to wanting more control of my self and my own beast instead of anyone else. I don't actually need much for my studies, as my laboratory is my own body. Even if I accept responsibility for someone else, with the best intentions, I have found my mind tends to wander to my own studies on how to get a better handle on myself and my beast. So, the office of Priscus, really most any office I can think of, is not an ambition of mine, and I tend to think I'm not the best one for the job, even if I were to sacrifice my ambition to serve. Of course, I am ready to serve however you would say, and willing to take your judgement over mine."