Understandable concerns, but that's why we're being so careful about hiring. I've already been through about twenty I don't think'll fit the bill. I think... with the sort of thing that's wrong with all the crap that happens... there's a high chance it'll only get worse, anyway. People will keep porting out and Martin will keep thinking he's being abandoned and that he's the cause of all ill in the world.

[he looks over at her, concern showing on his face.]

No, but they'd be losing a close friend, wouldn't they? [...] You might-- you'll probably come back. That happens, sometimes. It's not guaranteed, but... if you look at the statistics of imPorts who've died then come back through the Porter, it's high. Not that that's a comforting thought.