It was surprising, Elsie considered, that she of all people would have chosen to pursue the transformation, but Els had always been drawn to academic challenges. The quest for a distraction, for a goal, had gotten her though some of her rougher moments, giving her something to focus on and fill the void with, even if it didn't compare to what (or rather who)she'd been missing.

"A mourning dove. I'd show you but," She gestured to the large bump she was currently sporting, tempted to perch her teacup upon it for comedic effect. "We can start some of the theory before though, it does take quite a bit of research and effort. I still have my journals and some books I can recommend to get you started." Elsie knew exactly where it all was, tucked perfectly in a little corner of the library where she could find it easily. "I found it to be a good academic pursuit, challenging, but attainable." Maybe that was all Caroline needed, something else to focus on every once in a while.