“They are quite fond of the thought of her, and genuinely fond too. It’s as if they’ve uncovered some rare inspirational artifact. The fact that this town is so seemingly dull makes the thought of such a radiant light all the more intriguing. For what other reason, in their minds, would you return here, if not but entirely for her? Yes as ridiculous as that sounds, it is the way the story will surely be written. And I think I know your character well enough to predict that you won’t object. Indeed, because it is a sin to interfere with that which is poetic, no matter how untruthful it is. Yes they will arrive at this gray town and deduce that it is because she, Angelica, is no more and without her the clouds have returned and there remains no source of sustenance for that which is beautiful.”