Mac's rambling is listened to with interest, as Inessa has no intention of interrupting him or telling him to stop. One can learn a lot from people by just letting them speak as they please, and his insight seems to get her approval. She nods readily enough, a smile curving her lips.

"You need not cease on my behalf, or censor yourself. If I never wished to discuss such topics, I would avoid the library and the people within altogether. This discussion reminds me a little of my Circle days, when we would debate about issues of morality. But it's one thing to do so when cloistered away from the outside world, another altogether to confront them while a part of it. And I agree with your assessment, overall. Even the most devoted or stereotypical individuals might have surprising facets. You never know until you give them a chance."