People who are applying for Loreroot generally give reasons for their choice. That character seeks out others from the land and talks to them.
To make a real world reference, the job doesn't come to you. You have to go "sell" yourself. You're not being a very good salesman.
As Chewett asks, "Why LR? Why now?" and DD, "Would you vote for the guy who posted this? If you would, why would you, and if you wouldn't, why wouldn't you?"