A bit wry, of the first observation: "Those of us who have lasted some time keep acquiring more hats." Whether or not it's an expression he would normally use, the meaning is clear enough. He leans back in his chair.

"Yes, they're open to Riftwatch personnel. I can point you toward them. May I ask if you were just curious, or if there was another line of thought or research pointing you toward them? Frankly, I'm always looking for a fresh perspective, even if you don't end up in the project proper. A lot of what we do is looking at resources from an increasing number of angles, hoping something new will click into place. It happens, sometimes, and other times I've just read the same set of letters a dozen times."