Among the unaffiliated, Curie Maps stands out as a Beagle who is made of patience, snacks, and an excellent sense of where the wind has been. On most mornings Curie Maps can be found near the Soft Hill, doing very little and calling it research. When Curie Maps sits down anywhere near the door marked K N L, conversation reorganises itself politely around them. Pups who watch Curie Maps too long sometimes get the feeling that Earth is not finished answering.