Doutor Senhorita Richardson, please accept sincere apologies for the inexcusable tardiness in replying to the question posed in your last missive. In poor defense it may truthfully be said that it was only recently I become aware ot it, having been detained elsewhere in the employ of those you know so well while that discussion continued in other directions.

As you cunningly suspected the molecular bonds cannot hold the shape of a city. It is more remarkable than that. A verdade é beleza e a beleza é o miracle.

In my work I have neglected the affairs of the world and overlooked the state of the Senhorina Sijo de Richard. For those who knew and could not have helped but think this a crass joke I offer my apologies and my sworn word that I was unaware.

This is not a materia pequeña.

It's okay, Doctor. It... caught me unawares, too.

I'm sure that if...

I'm sure that when she comes back, you can discuss it again.

Travel abroad might be interesting. The pristine towers of the Addis Abba arcology were beautiful yet did not feed the spirit as one might wish. It is said the Americas are quite lovely, Seattle being one of many jewels amid the crown.

I have heard too that the telling of stories to they that sleep is not unknown as well. There is some hope then. And too, might I not fulfill my obligation in the matter though the story takes some time in the telling.