[ Ford personally still likes his 'outside' metaphor, but he understands Vira-Lorr's point. 'Outside' is too imprecise, and implies a greater degree of separation than probably exists. Something like 'between', 'behind', or 'below' is probably more accurate.

But much as he would actually, sincerely enjoy arguing the semantics, now isn't really the time. He returns the compass to his pocket and withdraws his journal from a different pocket. Time to get to note taking. ]

It certainly feels unfinished. I don't recall Julia making anything quite this empty, save for the cars in December.

[ Her creations tended to be elaborate and imaginative - unless they were reminiscent of medical laboratories or hospitals, a detail he knows he doesn't need to bring up. ]

Though if it is her design, there should at least be a way out.