Mmn, that's what I was afraid of. I'm sorry to hear it's a familiar feeling. If only it was something that had an easy answer.

[People fear what they don't understand, no matter what time or place. Unfortunate, but a constant of the human condition that can't quite be changed.]

There's nothing wrong with starting simple. If our sage doesn't have any on hand... Ah, have you been to the markets yet? It could be a nice break for your thoughts.