[ No, Sam, that all sounds rather boring. But then, Jefferson's never been particularly attached to the 'American experiment.' Though he knows he was born and raised in this country, he can't summon any feelings of really belonging here. It's more like he was... displaced here. ]

I suppose I'm not very patriotic. And politics only ever seem to lead to people losing their heads.

[ Take that however you will. Jefferson isn't entirely sure how he means it, himself. He does find himself laughing at those closing remarks, though, even if that's not Sam's intent. It's just... ]

Oh, I apologize. I didn't realize I was speaking with a friend of Clio's. But I happen to prefer fiction to history any day, so... could you put in a good word for me with Calliope?