Larry returns to watch Geer, his usually bright green eyes appearing dull. "I have no objections," he gives. "There'll be measures set up by the Elder to further fortify the Memorial's basement, but that will happen long after you two have gone."

He rises slowly from his seat, bones and joints cracking in the motion. "I will start preparing my report," continues Larry. "If you and Washington would go over it with me once it's done, I would greatly appreciate it."

Five hours later, of course. There will be time to kill while waiting for tasks to complete.