[Somewhere, Wysteria has only recently parted company with Erik. Of all the things she anticipates to first receive over the crystals - a thinly veiled 'None of your business,' or some hurdle of mockery perhaps? -, this hardly ranks.

So. Well. A moment's pause. And then, adopting a tone of brightest good cheer--]

Not at all. You must make a record of the thing regardless, Mister Holden. The papers will not only be for my benefit. It should be readily referenced by anyone who wishes to study the matter.