[ He meets her eyes, with kindness and reassurance in his own. ]

These imaginary people will be very convincing, probably because it is our minds that create the visions, though at the instigation of the gods. Yes, they are that cruel. But they don't think of themselves as cruel when they do such things; they just think of it as harvesting our energies. I and many others have argued with them on this point, but they cannot seem to see things from our point of view, only their own.

Then let us go there. I have to stop in to see my family anyway. [ He lets her take his arm and they walk across the road and a couple of fields. Delight's Housing comes into view, and they approach the spiral of houses. ]

I am glad you feel safe with us. We certainly enjoy your visits.