Whatever you may want to create in the future, your whole focus now is on being a successful member of Duke Ruffino's company. If this is part of being a full participant in this ensemble, headed by Timshel, then it's no issue at all to make a mark.
You imagine Gwendell would scoff at you, but you'd do well to note which of you secured a position in a noble house, and which of you is lurking in hollow trees and making fellow Brentons agitated for their own amusement.
Timshel is so enthusiastic that you've joined the throng that it's hard to feel anything but excited along with him. [+Blood] "Bandochel, you bring something that was sorely missing in our company. It is a great pleasure indeed to have you in the merry pack."
You part company in high good humor.
Onward