"And yet in some cases, the consequences can be more severe than in others" He says "Don't mind me, I'm not trying to imply anything, or criticize you. Just playing devil's advocate, that's all" Certainly, he disputed her judgement on several occasions, even today, but there was no obvious and imminent threat from Sera's newly-found organization. Which didn't mean vigil shouldn't be kept. "So how does one... choose these specializations, progress through the ranks? Is that like a mentor-pupil system or something else?" See above. Although the Spring Queen was beyond reproach on this one, and the Oneirophysics weren't enemies of the Freehold, passing on an opportunity to learn about people who held such power over Dreamscape would be worse than a crime - it'd be a mistake.
Even so, it was reassuring to hear they agree on the paramount role of direction in life "Exactly. Idle hands and all that"
Nearing the month mark! I think it's a good moment to slowly start wrapping up, unless there are more topics needing to be discussed?