That was the answer he'd expected, after her note, but he had had to ask. It was not his place to judge whether or not Mr Cress made her life better or worse; no, as far as he was concerned, Xavier was only here to support Miss Viola in whatever she thought might make her happy.
Like her medical studies, but she did not sound happy about having completed them, just then. He frowned slightly, briefly, but then his "Congratulations, miss," was as warm and earnest as he could make it, from his position as staff. He smiled slightly at what might very well be a sleep, depending on how she wanted him to address her now. "Or ought I call you doctor now?"