I hate it when they do that. [he doesn't, but the gag continues. ok, well admittedly he thinks thank you notes are a waste of paper, just thank the person when you see them, but still.]

The month effects matter, as it turns out. We'll need to be a little more careful when irritating ones are happening, like this paranoia business.

[a hum] True, you hardly need another reason to loathe the ocean. [haha.] The young man I mentioned had an interesting idea brought up to him when he bothered Nevermind about it. Using darkblood abilities to draw out and contain corruption or pollution in a gem. It would be a new way of observing both at the very least.

[but like. probably really dangerous. he has learned something from the whole hexcore thing, not that it's enough to stop him.]

How symbolic. I will have to see. [and tugging out another book.] Are you heading home tonight or working late?