Is it? Does John like art? Gemma herself is usually impartial to what she examines, and the hardest part of her work is often predicting whether or not something will be well-received by visitors.

“I work as a curator for the Aonach Collection,” Gemma explains. “Occasionally I have to store or inspect pieces at my residence, though the majority of my work takes place in the museum building.” It’s really not the most strenuous job, mostly managerial, but even with a plan of action she still feels unsure how she’s going to balance her responsibility towards a child and to her place of work.

But those are her concerns, not John’s.

Gemma’s eyes briefly widen as John takes the tablet, before she relaxes and nods in acknowledgement of his thanks. “You’re quite welcome,” she says. “Although you might want to thank Nora- Miss Aonach- instead. The room was originally decorated in accordance with her preferences.” Truth be told, although Gemma calls it the spare bedroom it had been used exclusively by Nora up until now. Though only occasionally, and Gemma suspects the sleepovers will decrease while she’s no longer living alone.