Howard shrugs. "Because writing's one of those things you don't tell other people about unless you know them. You might as well tell people you play Dungeons and Dragons or are a mathlete. Or, you know, just make it really obvious and paint a red bullseye on your nose."

He squints and chews on the tip of his thumb. "I don't know who any of those people are. I mean, um...I guess I recognize Poe. I don't read much poetry."

Try not to despair in the youth on this ship, Barbara.