[His grip when she takes his hand is light but firm, with just a bit of pressure between his thumb and fingers. The enthusiasm is entertaining at first, and he laughs a bit as well.

And then the handshake is too much, so he pats her hand down still with his free one and then lets go.]

Ah - I understand what he meant now. ['...where our rift research goes to die.' Hm. And Joselyn was right too in saying anywhere would need the extra help.]

I'm no stranger to the initiative required in studying and working alone, so a lack of direction shouldn't be too much of a problem. At least, when it comes to everything on paper.

[He thinks a moment.] When you say consultant, what do you mean by that?