[ Claire lets out a snort of derisiveness. She does stop herself from commenting more, negatively. There was a time in most places, where sacrifices were seen as perfectly normal, and she figures they should be glad human sacrifices haven't started up—as far as she knows. ]

Work has never been an issue; I've been accused of a number of things but laziness isn't one of them.

[ She turns with a small smile to nod her head at his statement; she can't deny a bubble of happiness at the possibility of teaching anyone who wants to learn, a chance for her to impart knowledge to help in the future. ]

I appreciate that, though please, if there's something you need, I'll be available to help. The most you'll be doing, for now, is pulling me away from the garden.

[ At least she's managed to learn a bit more; she knew of the religious aspect, but Michael's shed more light than she had before. ]

Until we meet again?