He turned and looked at the boy. Standing with his suitcase like an orphan waiting for a bus.

“Those who cannot see must rely upon what has gone before. If I do not wish to a…”

“The jagged mountains were pure blue in the dawn and everywhere birds twittered …”

“You have to carry the fire."I don't know how to."Yes, you do."Is the fire real?…”

“Every day is a lie. But you are dying. That is not a lie. ”