[ He pauses again in the middle of trying to mentally substitute for the missing words, frowning mildly. (He's had too much practice with this as of late. It's terrible.)
... but it eventually gives way to a wan sort of smile. ]
I suppose clear communications and a good working relationship would certainly help to facilitate such a thing...
They're our age, though... how strange. [ but also, perhaps not surprising, considering the people they've written to. ] Perhaps it's simply that the book in the library makes the story out to seem so... aged.
Would you mind terribly if I made copies of these?
You can share them with whoever you'd like, as well, of course. I think it's important to be open and honest with anyone here who we feel we can trust.
[Ion's, of course, far too trusting for his own good, but, point stands.]
We're all after the same things, after all. I'd like to help in any way that you think I can!
no subject
... but it eventually gives way to a wan sort of smile. ]
I suppose clear communications and a good working relationship would certainly help to facilitate such a thing...
They're our age, though... how strange. [ but also, perhaps not surprising, considering the people they've written to. ] Perhaps it's simply that the book in the library makes the story out to seem so... aged.
Would you mind terribly if I made copies of these?
no subject
[He shakes his head.]
You can share them with whoever you'd like, as well, of course. I think it's important to be open and honest with anyone here who we feel we can trust.
[Ion's, of course, far too trusting for his own good, but, point stands.]
We're all after the same things, after all. I'd like to help in any way that you think I can!