"Of course Doc, leave it to you to roll the bones for students futures.  And you're not to repeat that to anyone, Miss Ysha."  He tossed in a laugh and a smile to show he was teasing as he stood back up, holding her books in his arms until she carefully retrieved them.<br/><br/>"Yeah, I'd be happy to help out.  And it's great that you've gotten the dig site stuff, I'd be glad to look into it with you.  Come along then, Miss Ysha.  Or do you prefer Athalia, then?"<br/><br/>He turned back to his car, a not-quite-new Escort, and beeped the doors unlocked again.  "There should be enough room in the backseat, I just cleaned it out this past weekend."