[ Mace is unsurprisingly eager to acknowledge his predecessor's own failings. His eyes still narrow slightly as he considers his answer, but it doesn't take long. ]

It is my intention to leave a different mark on the history of Thorne. Even though Ambrose believes he took his most valuable knowledge with him when he fled, I've studied what we have on the Summoning spell.

[ Mace extends a hand out as if in welcoming. ]

You will see not only your future colleagues ushered in safely, but met with far greater hospitality than before. He was limiting himself with ancient texts and quite frankly ignoring the possibilities right in front of him. This will be a new era for us all.