[It helps to hear her perspective. Rilan hasn't spoken to too many people outside of Barrithians, and what would have been more of a nightmare situation for him does not mean it was the same for her. As she speaks more, explains more, he eases into the way she thinks a bit better. More than that, he learns more of who she is. What drives her. The way her mind work.

Even touches of her pride shine through her words.]

It sounds as if your aptitude test set you up into a routine and lifestyle that suited you as much as you suited the work you were preparing to take on.

[She is young for what she does, it's true, but that just makes all that she's accomplished all the more admirable.]

Did your diplomacy school ever teach you anything to prepare you for an arrangement like ours? Or even discuss them?