“You may come in. The stone path on the right is still wet; the left is easier.” Beside her sit three flowers of the same species, glowing with different seasons’ light. “Everyone says the date is wrong after reading the records. I want to look at the flowers. If you have time, shall we watch which one changes first? You don’t need to know plants. If you just came to rest, that bench is warm. Tell me if my explanations get too long.”