Rose continued to listen to her intently, expressing an interest like she did with Spencer when he told her about wormholes in the library. One thing that Rose always enjoyed was acquiring knowledge. "It makes sense to pursue something that you have a keen interest in. And if you enjoy it, then that makes it even more worthwhile."

Maybe Rose could find something to occupy her time with in Taxon. Which was one of the reasons why she went to the library in the first place.

"You're an author too?" She repeats with a smile. "You've certainly done well for yourself, Brennan."