In years to come, I’m sure I’ll remember this conversation with Dr. Suniere as a pleasant one. Much to my surprise, Lia is fascinated with weather control and wants to study it at a university someday. She holds most of the conversation, charming an exhausted Dr. Suniere with witty remarks, factual data, and thoughts on the application of Dr. Suniere’s own scientific findings. Lia keeps me in the conversation by referring to farming methods I can comment on.
I smile over the lip of my coffee mug at Lia and her bright and happy face. This is why I brought her on board. Because she’s a treasure. She’s smart, capable, and strong. I’d trust her with my life. Technically, I’m doing that right now.