"There are quite a few of them... right now, I'm starting to plant the Ginseng. Could you possibly tell me how best to plant the seeds? I know it says so on the sheet, but I figure since you're a ranger and all you might have some real life experience with these plants. Maybe like some kind of communication with nature or something that could help make these grow with the most potency?"
He addressed the new teacher like a friend at first, then caught himself and shifted to a more formal tone. He was never one to feel awkward with new people, but seeing how she called Lady Violetta a thief right off the bat, he wasn't sure how to approach her. He decided to stay safe and go with respectful.