She could appreciate someone with an open mind, they were easier to debate with, persuade or sway. Over her short lifetime (by dragon standards) Xi had found success with the lesser known groups and speaking to those that might have been more open to change.
Offering a grin, Xi nodded. “That is good to know. I want you to follow your heart, what you think feels right.” Playing into his personal interests was easy enough for now. She would use the advantage while she could to her advantage.
“I can tell that you have pride in this place. I do not meet many with such dedication to their craft. The age of pride in something you shape on your own I feel has long since passed.” Technology had overtaken much and while you had websites like Etsy which highlighted artisan crafts and hand-made products those were nothing in the spectrum compared to this.