"Are surprised they're fairing well?" he asked, giving her a slightly pointed look. "The way I've heard it, you're a good mentor. I've never seen you in action, but considering Hans has seemed to fair well under you, I see no reason to doubt that fact."

He shrugged in regards to the rest. "If something has gone on for so long, it only makes sense it would eventually get stale. I'm sure it's no more meaningful than a simple attempt at freshening up something that's grown boring."