Yes, I suppose that’s true. But it is still a pity. We could do so much more, achieve so much if we were able to work together more often, without our house rivalries interfering.

[She can’t help it. Knowledge is her joy and new information her drug. Actually getting to experience this fills her with a sense of giddiness.]

I’m sure it’ll quiet down after tonight. It’s been a big day, with the train and the feast and now this. We’re all a little excited.