Julianna knew that Gerald saw this as vindication, but it was a different kind of satisfaction for her. It meant she'd have something to show for her work when she returned to London, and after what she perceived as her failure she felt as if she had to prove herself all over again. To live up to Mother's good name and reputation.
"Evidence of intelligent humans living here means they could have left anything behind," she told the other Watcher, keeping her voice low to cut down on the possibility of being overheard. The diggers were technically employed by the Council, but they were also laymen and as such wouldn't understand the importance of what had been found. "It might not be anything as grand as examples of writing, but proof that people actually lived here is a fine start."
If she'd been less formal, she'd have given the man a congratulatory hug. She liked and respected Gerald, and this was an amazing discovery, but she didn't stray from her usual demeanor in the field. Julianna held out her hands again to give the carving back to him. "We've done very well today."
Re: Diggin' In The Dirt
"Evidence of intelligent humans living here means they could have left anything behind," she told the other Watcher, keeping her voice low to cut down on the possibility of being overheard. The diggers were technically employed by the Council, but they were also laymen and as such wouldn't understand the importance of what had been found. "It might not be anything as grand as examples of writing, but proof that people actually lived here is a fine start."
If she'd been less formal, she'd have given the man a congratulatory hug. She liked and respected Gerald, and this was an amazing discovery, but she didn't stray from her usual demeanor in the field. Julianna held out her hands again to give the carving back to him. "We've done very well today."