Lunise reached to take Meesei's hand as soon as she noticed the movement. "As much as I am heartened by your research, mother, I must agree with Meesei. If other, less time consuming contributions could be made -- a sample of fluids or a more passive analysis whilst we can socialise, for instance -- that could be more suitable."

It was at that point that Lunise's eyes were drawn to the contents of the room they stood in. "Shall we have some tea if we are to continue? I could brew some here if this chamber belongs to you."