[It had worked for Youth, for the most part, here. For a while. And then things had gotten strange and staying too busy wasn't practical.] I do not think it is relationships that he is against. I think it is Bell. And Bell makes a lot of comments, so I can see why Lotus is upset. But... I will see what I can do with talking.

[Youth nodded.] I had not thought of those. That could add to the project and make things easier. I will talk to Simon about those.

That is a good attitude to have about weather! [Youth went to give Stoneface an approving thumbs-up but then stopped, remembering exactly who he was talking to. Stoneface did not need his approval.] Yes, good. [His finish was weak, but he wasn't sure what else to say.] There have been some fun rains here.