We’re screwed,” Arriane said, kicking a cloud in frustration. She glared at its wispy tendrils, which ambled eastward, unaffected. “That’s never as satisfying as I think it’s going to be.

“Then Daniel stepped forward and a trumpet sounded, followed by a drum. The danc…”

“The good news is" he paused, carefully choosing his words, "I kissed you, and y…”

“Daniel took Luce’s hands in his. He closed his eyes, inhaled, and let his massi…”

“Was their love worth the erasure of the world and all its stories?”