[ Claire finds that hard to believe. Being head of a department on the Tranquility notwithstanding, she is aware that caring for children is a twenty-four-seven job, and in her mind that just amounts to one child, let alone seven groups with various ages. With the scant amount of responsibility she feels that she has revolving around her occupation here, she can imagine the need to recharge for anyone in his position. She doesn't envy him that. ]

Considering how nice it feels to get away from three dogs and a bunch of plants for a little while, I think you've more than earned a break.