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8 August
I had some ill-defined dreams last night, and awoke to
find that my guest had a similar experience, such that she spent
most of the night awake. She wouldn't elaborate more, but
I feel that her dreams were more concrete than mine. She
also asked me whether I owned a cat, to which I replied,
truthfully, that I hadn't in quite some time, much to my idle
regret. She finished her morning tea without any further
comment, and as morning grew towards noon, re-bundled her
pack, thanked me for my hospitality, hoisted her fiddle case,
and struck northwards into the cloudless day.
I was sorry to see her go, but must admit I'm
not surprised much.
One curious thing of note: as she was heading
towards the main road, a bird alighted on the railing of
my porch and joined me in staring after her departing
back. Or such I assume, for in looking more closely at
my unexpected avian companion, I found I could discern
no eyes in its head -- or elsewhere, for that matter.
It had an unusually long beak, and stayed motionless
until my ex-guest had disappeared from view.
It then spread an impressive wingspan and
flew off, also heading northwards.
I have no idea
how it could possibly
navigate -- perhaps
through sound, as bats
are purported to do...
although I detected no ears
on the thing either. All |
