[Kelson wished he knew more about what it was like in the old times, so he had something to compare what Quentin was telling him.]

I realize we just met, and you have no reason to trust me or share your knowledge, but would you be willing to teach me what you know? I'd like to be able to start something similar in Gwynedd, and we're lacking in some of the knowledge or resources to make it happen.

[Much knowledge was lost. But not all. And there were factions who would prefer to keep the king as he was, partially trained and hopefully more easy to manipulate. Kelson was doing everything he could to say 'fuck you' and do the opposite.]