[ That causes a certain open play of emotions across Bel's face. The herm has never been short of expressions, but this one rather outdoes themselves. In short order, the whim to deny - scientifically and at length - the claim, some confusion that it was even there, and settles, simply on some wry, quiet thought that was not so easy to put name to. ]

Does it matter so much? In hours this wont be more than a fond remembrance in that whirlwind of your affairs, Miles.