'Thank you.' He takes the tea she passes to him, and sips it gratefully before lowering the cup and saucer to his lap. 'It will need the full power of the Circle, which means that Will Stanton must be present for the duration as well. As far as holding the pattern goes....'

He trails off for a moment, a slight pause. 'It may be less a matter of control and more a matter of guidance, I think.'