Laurin exhaled slowly, considering the eldest's words before taking another sip. She had spent quite a bit of time couped up in books already. Also, she was an information store, not a data cruncher. Laurin spear'd a chunk of meat, swirling it about before daintily plunging it into her mouth.<em>I suppose that would be safer, but how am I ever going to test my spells?</em>After swallowing, she spoke. "I'd still like my proposition to be considered, however I will keep your advice in mind as a viable alternative. Thank you." She bowed her head slightly to the man.