The current shortage of learned men that Alexander was facing was something very maddening to him.
Many projects were unable to start or even if they did, were inefficient due to a lack of qualified personnel, as not being able to produce the required paperwork meant that Alexander could use the date to make informed future decisions.
So he was very eager to start his public schools and general education, for though that would not instantly remedy his problems, at least he could start making the medicine to solve that problem for the future.
But all these exciting developments were still some time in the future.
For now, though, Alexander returned his focus to pay attention to the people who had invited him into their house and exchanged some pleasantries.
"Ah! I'm so embarrassed at having come empty-handed. Truly a grave breach of etiquette, a grave breach." Alexander said exaggeratedly waving his arms animatedly.