( Unseen as it may be, Herian smiles a little. Cosima has always been rather good at winning unexpected smiles from her. Despite— despite herself, despite everything, there is a quiet breath of amusement. )

Scientific studies about adorability? ( It seems so bizarre, such a strange use of time and study. And money, for that matter, but when there is so much chaos in the world, devoting time to study what makes an animal cute seems bizarre. She can't deny that it's also nice to think there is an appreciation for such things; ) It seems a little like art, making studies of beauty and the world around them. Understanding the worlds wonders and trying to share them through another means of thinking entirely.

( Anyway, maybe that was idiotic. ) I've no objection to Franklin. It is... not a name I've heard before. One from your world, I assume?