She nods and swallows softly and thickly. And let's out an a uneasy breath. She figured as much and hoped it was the former. He had a very resilient and brilliant mind. It was a gift she hoped he wouldn't lose. It would be one of the worst and devastating things for him.

"Aye,hopefully I can find more clues soon. " She murmurs softly, and then peeks up at him. "Are you familiar with the Holmesian methods?" She asks gently and warmly. He seemed like the sort who might like that.