She admitted where her memory was uncertain.

I appreciated that more than anyone’s confident theories.

Later, Priya photographed the envelopes and advised me to preserve the originals.

She said the letters could help establish the history of attempted contact, even if they could not resolve every question about the accident or the foundation.

I spent the afternoon sorting evidence into folders: events I personally remembered, documents I could verify, and claims requiring investigation.

It was work I knew how to do.