He would certainly be closer for those long stretches of time you spend at school. [Vastra isn't certain how feasible it would be to get Jack into Eugene's university. It used to be that so much of it was easily bought, but not only had times changed but Vastra isn't sure just how much Jack would enjoy that sort of thing. Regimented learning, surrounded by children who had been raised without much compassion. He would have Eugene and Max, but they could only do so much to protect him.]

I will pay Loki a visit. He and I are not on bad terms, and Adele doesn't seem heartless either. They will understand.

[Or she would make them understand. But she predicts that won't be necessary. They were all adults, after all.]