"I could, if you let me." Sybok gave him a small, reassuring smile. "There's only so much I could show you in such a short time--but I would. If you think it would help." More importantly, if it would convince the two of them to keep the bond for their own needs. The actual reason didn't matter very much as long as the end result was the same.

"But I can't guarantee anything, and you'll have to talk it over with him. Maybe you can give me a call after you've come to a decision?" They were getting closer to the guest quarters.