[ Tomorrow she will need to be in the office all day. Just to catch up on everything. Some would say it's irresponsible of the Director, while others would say that the Director needs a life beyond the Oldest House in order to keep a grasp on the world. Both previous Directors succumbed to forces due to a lack of self-control. Either due to being power hungry or making the job the only thing that mattered.

« I can't become like either of them. » ]

There's always an AWE happening. It's if it's in the Oldest House... or if it's somewhere else in the world. The job never really stops. [ She shrugs. ] But, everyone needs a point to pull away from it. Otherwise you probably end up like the last two Directors.

[ Her eyes drift to the side. ] I'm sure she's looking out for you. Me? She wouldn't have a reason for that. You're the one she was trying to save... and reached out to us for it. [ A quick glance up at him with a vulnerable look in her eyes. ] So, what do you plan to do that isn't "wasting time"?