[Glacius starts to smile and puff up in that way he does when complimented by someone whose measure of him actually matters, but then Emily goes and drops that comment and he tenses again, standing up straight as a rod as he places a supporting hand on Calrisle's back.]

Perhaps... but... what is truly important is the person he has become now. An individual who is talented at their passions, who has endured much and become stronger for it... and a good friend to many. Just like you, Emily.