"If she was, she wouldn't still be here." Temperance stood. There was no point in arguing with him here, with his clear position of authority. She held no doubt he would call security on her and what a headache that would be.
"Maybe I'll drop by some other time. Thank you for your time, Professor Noor." She paused. "Would you like the door left open or closed?"
'Dead' hadn't stopped him from trying - why did he think it would dissuade her? Her lips set in a mullish line, she nodded. "Very well." And then she left and closed the door behind her.