Aaron fails to see why it was necessary for him to be a gentleman. It has little to do with being a good teacher. However, he would like to think of himself as having some gentlemanly sides, so there's no need to discuss the matter any further. Before the conversation got even more confusing.
'Interesting enough. I mean, I don't see the removal of this threat as a goal in itself. Rather, it is a means to be able to continue my studies in peace. But that makes me all the more motivated. And Sacramento seems to have enough perks to make me want to stay here.' Besides, trouble is everywhere.
He smiles, Clara wants to play this game, it's fine. 'I'll be satisfied with that answer then, for now. It's always good to make friends.'
He shrugs then, 'I don't see it that way, to be honest. I'll be dedicating my time in teaching you a Discipline, while I don't even know if I get any good return on my investment. Surely you have the advantage there. It is simply so that right here and now in Court,' after all, she did surprise him with the matter, 'I do not yet know how you could aid my personal goals. But I'll promise I think about it.'
'Do you have a job, Miss Verne? Anything... mundane, so to say?' Unless she got her income from any supernatural means. Now that would be interesting.