"If the instructions were framed in terms of averting the potential apocalypse I would consider it merely unwise. As it is it is simply Mad." 

"Likely the origin of their appellation."

"One would think the subject material would be enough, given the surrounding culture." Sigh. 

"Perhaps a culture that labels you 'mad' for pursing anything of the sort discourages the sensible from actually looking into it..."

"Counterexample: you and Hiram." 

"I think the last time Hiram acknowledged anything about society existing was our wedding."

"Well, granted. Counterexample my mother?" 

"She's an odd one, yes."

"And very good to have in your corner." 

"Yes. She has been exceptionally helpful."

"Admittedly, though, it was my decision to change the family studies from theoretical back to practical." 

"She did well, supporting you."

"She did. I am incredibly grateful to her." 

"She's been working with Hiram on the immortality, too. Hopefully she can also help us with expanding schooling."

"Is immortality really necessary? You came back young." 

"Depends on if we manage extra-planetary travel - and if the resurrection restores fertility, and which one ultimately scales better."

"What's the relevance of extra-planetary travel?" 

"Having enough space; we'll run out eventually, otherwise."

"Mm, you're right. I mean, I guess the shoggoths and Deep Ones and whoever else manage?"

"We do have deaths due to like accidents and fighting and stuff, and don't have a lot of kids I think?"

"Is that just shoggoths or also Deep Ones?" 

"Don't know about the Deep Ones..."

"Alright, that's fair." 

"Maybe we can ask them when we go to Innsmouth?"

"Assuming they're willing to talk to us. I wouldn't blame them if they weren't, with what I've been hearing about them. But you should help."