Lion Head Mesa renaissance

Toula listened with great interest to this man and his history. it was not hard to sense his ambition in the history outlined, perhaps here he wished to be a Vizier as well! 
she was pleased with his evaluation, of course; Toula stood tall upon hearing it. his next words, though, gained further interest. 
tell me how you have come to this thought on our newest Mazoi, she asked him, her interest plain.