Wednesday afternoon ...

CAMMEO:

… Zyfan, you’re going to be an uncle! And won't it be smashing 

having another little one in the house.

ZYFAN:

It is so nice to see you smile. I thought you would be pleased.

KARANTHIR:

Pleased - about what? Have I missed something?

ZYFAN:

Greetings Karanthir. Did you know that my sister

and Vanni are expecting a baby?

KARANTHIR:

Is that so? My, our Mr. Vanni certainly didn’t waste any time. 

I wonder if anyone thought to write Mez about it. He is, 

after all, one of Vanni’s dearest friends.

CAMMEO:

Why would anyone need to write Mez? He’s in his room, isn’t he?

KARANTHIR:

My dear Cammeo, Mez is off on holiday with Magical Michael. 

I’d have thought you would’ve noticed his absence.

CAMMEO:

I don’t believe you. Mez wouldn’t leave without saying good bye to me.

KARANTHIR:

Forgive me for saying so, but you two haven’t been exactly 

cordial as of late. Besides, I thought you'd be relieved to know 

he’s gone. His mere presence seemed to annoy you so.

CAMMEO:

This can’t be. Zyfan, please, tell me it isn't so ...

ZYFAN:

I am sorry Cammeo, I thought you knew.

ZYFAN:

Why did you do that?

KARANTHIR:

Inform her of Mez’s where abouts? Someone had to tell her. Maybe now, 

she’ll appreciate him more. Perhaps even be happy for his return? I'd

just like to see them back together. That’s what we all want, isn’t it?

ZYFAN:

I am not so sure. I think he meant more to her than she did to him.

KARANTHIR:

What makes you say that?

ZYFANL
He cheated.

KARANTHIR:

Ah but if Cammeo wasn’t so preoccupied with

other things, he wouldn’t have felt so … neglected. 

ZYFAN:

There is no excuse for cheating on one’s love. 

It is such a betrayal.

KARANTHIR:

Sounds to me like you don’t like Mez.

ZYFAN:

I do, very much, but that does not mean I will justify his actions when 

he is wrong. Will you tell me why you spoke to Cammeo so? It was

… cruel. Sometimes, I think you take pleasure in the pain of others.

KARANTHIR:

That’s a horrible thing to say. Honestly, I only want to help. If I

offended Cammeo I’ll happily apologize. Why is it you always look for

the worst in me. What have I done to you that warrants this suspicion?

ZYFAN:

You are right. You have shown me nothing but kindness. Forgive me.

KARANTHIR:

Of course.

ZYFAN:

And you will apologize to Cammeo?

KARANTHIR:

I said I would.

KARANTHIR:

... Zyfan will you join me on a walk? 

I’d like to show you something.

Trinity Cemetery, NYC …

ZYFAN:

What is this place?

KARANTHIR:

It's a cemetery. I come here whenever I want to escape. 

Let me give you the grand tour.

ZYFAN:

… So, you are saying that humans who have died, are buried

under the ground and inside these stone sculptures. Why?

KARANTHIR:

So they'll be remembered after they're gone. And so 

their families and friends can visit them.

ZYFAN:

But Karanthir, we are the only ones here.

KARANTHIR:

Well, this is a very old cemetery. Most of these 

graves are over a hundred years old.

ZYFAN:

I see, and they are forgotten. This makes me sad.

KARANTHIR:

There's no reason for that, Zyfan. We’re here, and we're 

remembering. Come, there's more to see.

ZYFAN:

A headstone, so it is a marker?

KARANTHIR:

That's right. It’s engraved with the names of the people who are in there.

ZYFAN:

It’s so quiet here, as if it is a holy place. Do you come here often?

KARANTHIR:

When I can. It reminds me of my parents. They died when I was young. 

It may sound strange, but when I'm here I feel closer to them. I like to imagine 

that when I talk to these folks, they'll pass the message on to them.

ZYFAN:

I did not know that, about your parents. I am so sorry ... Tell me, 

when you talk to these people - do you expect an answer?

KARANTHIR:

Now that would be pretty incredible, wouldn't it?

ZYFAN:

Do you think they are listening now?

KARANTHIR:

I like to think so.

ZYFAN:

What is this?

KARANTHIR:

An underground crypt.

ZYFAN:
Is that a lock?

KARANTHIR;

It is.  Wouldn't it be fun to venture inside?

ZYFAN:

I am sure it is locked to prevent us from doing just that.

KARANTHIR:

Or perhaps, to keep something inside from getting out.

ZYFAN:

Now you are teasing me ...

KARANTHIR:

Just a little.

KARANTHIR:

… Zyfan, if I ask you something, will you give me an honest answer?

ZYFAN:

I will try.

KARANTHIR:

Do you really think me cruel?

ZYFAN:

Oh Karanthir, I said that in anger. If I could take it back, I would.

KARANTHIR:
Say no more. You are forgiven.  

ZYFAN:

I am so happy you brought me here. I can see why you love it so.

KARANTHIR:

It was my pleasure.

ZYFAN:

I think you are so… interesting. I feel very close to you right now.

ZYFAN:

... How do you feel about me?

KARANTHIR:

Zyfan, ever since I first saw you, I've been wanting to ...

ZYFAN:
Yes …

KARANTHIR:

You're just so ...

ZYFAN:

Karanthir, there are times when you talk too much.

KARANTHIR:

Do I? Allow me to remedy that …