"Well, ability is important in this academy. We don't make distinctions about things like race, age, gender, or the like. It doesn't matter to me, or to anyone here. No matter where you are from, we would always value you here." 

Pyria was feeling much better now, and she was much happier too. "How are your feet? I can give those a quick rub too. Not sure why you use those boots, but that's your choice." She didn't use footwear herself, as a half-dragon.