(https://i.imgur.com/mUi1gNL.jpg)<br/><br/>"It would be easier, of course, if you could provide something to persuade her. An argument or some benefit for supporting you in this. But yes, one way or another, Dr. Temple will support your claim, of that I can be confident. Just as I can be confident that you'll find me a wonderful host for my guests." She could tell that Jane wasn't in the mood to go further, so she calmed her attentions. "Yes, but that's always true, isn't it? So many stones, large and small, each sending its own ripple. And to try to reach down and calm them is only to add more ripples of your own. Better to learn to ride them and read them, to find areas of calm... or excitement.