He blinks a bit, thinking how much trapped he is in his role, and then comments, "An honor such as being Topaz Champion, I dare say, is the worth the service of much more than a Governor. It is something one gained by their very merit, after all. I greatly respect and admire that. Perhaps with my service to our Emperor, one day, I might receive a similar task. I confess I would love to have Kakita-sama's opportunity. So much, I should restrain myself from commenting further."
He provides an apologetic seated bow.