Gaining their notes and insight would be incredibly useful whether or not the question of stumping arises. The more of us we can get to collaborate, the faster we'll catch up - and who knows, we may even be able to devise new treatments and methods that way.

[she pauses then, just a tiny bit abashed.]

I know none of that addresses your initial point about socializing with others, but I know that part of a healthy life involves a balance.

[not that she keeps to it.]