Things were simple. Nothing was being discussed that might trigger something, nothing happening that might do the same. For Melinda, even getting these basics down were deeply important; the things that would trigger him to regress would take a substantial amount of time to work through.

"That isn't terribly different, I suppose," Melinda said after thinking on it, "but we also have our colleges where students who aren't decided can focus more for a year to get their hands into actual work and pick a topic that they enjoy. Those that know what they want to do tend to go right out into the field and get more one-on-one help..."

Though she hesitated again, frowning faintly. "Healing is a subject that is often considered somewhat... unpopular. I think people don't believe it's terribly exciting."