“The opportunity to what? Write some gossipy little thesis and get a gold star from the department chair?” “No,” Preston said. “The opportunity to find out the truth.” That was the second time he’d said it—the truth. Like he was trying to make his self-interested scheming sound more noble. “Why did Ianto even invite you here?” she bit out.
Does Effie actually understand what academia *is*? Does she not know what *drives* academics?
