Thief of Time - Helpfulness

Lobsang walked towards him and they embraced, briefly and formally.

'Father,' said Lobsang, straightening up. 'This is Susan. She has been... very helpful.'

'Of course she has,' said the monk, smiling at Susan. 'She is helpfulness personified.' He put the Death of Rats on the floor and prodded him forward.

'Yes, I'm very dependable,' said Susan.

'And interestingly sarcastic, too,' the monk added. 'I am Wen. Thank you for joining us. And for helping our son find himself.'

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The Thief of Time - p326