"It is settled, then," announces Temeraire, beaming. "I have an experiment to run this afternoon, so I am afraid I will not be available today--but at your earliest convenience, perhaps? Pray let me know."

It only just now strikes him that perhaps this is not the proper conversation to be having in a place of worship, particularly on a holy day of all times--but he dismisses the thought after a moment. Surely whatever spirits are present will not begrudge them this.