Son of a motherless goat

He was very pleased to listen to Birna's musings and he really did hope she decided to go through with it. She would make a wonderful teacher, he was sure of it. And maybe, just maybe, she could capture and keep the attention of his little ones. It would be no small feat, but if anyone was capable of it it would be Birna. "I agree and I have no doubt that they would learn much with you as their teacher."

" Let me know if you and Bass decide to go through with it. I would love to be of assistance." He nodded approvingly. Perhaps if he were a touch less tight-fisted he'd have put her in charge of the whole thing - he had a feeling she would do well in a diplomatic setting - but as it was, he was, so he'd have to think of another role for her to play. Perhaps she would do well as a captain. "I certainly will."

"Is there anything you wish to ask of me before I depart for the next round of patrols?" Valentine was quiet for a moment. No, not really. She'd approached him, not the other way around so he was a bit unprepared. "I can't think of anything business related." He paused thoughtfully. "How is Imperium treating you, Birna?"