"Hmmm," Degas rumbles thoughtfully. In a few ways, some similarities between the two, in others the differences are stark.

"I thank you for sharing with me, Miss Zelda. Although we have the Four Mothers here, I hope the differences aren't too great that you wouldn't stop by Temple on Sunday mornings." Not that he won't check in on her otherwise, of course. Or any of these curious newcomers. "Perhaps the familiarity will help ease what is no doubt a troubling time for you at the moment."