His lips twitch in an almost smile. "Guess most don't really care either way." Take whatever help they can get, or refuse it on principle, Sam can understand that. But he's curious.

He watches her closely as he listens, eventually concluding that it's a little of all of the above. The wealth, honor, glory, and extra food would probably mean a lot more to someone who's actually from one of these districts instead of picked up from somewhere else, but he gets finding a purpose in mentoring people, in helping them gain the skills they need to thrive.

Sam nods. "I can get behind that." He tilts his head a little, considering again. "How's that shower of respect and honor treated you, so far?"