“Alright then,” Aquinas says as he rises to his feet, shoes scraping against the roof. “Then this meeting is adjourned.” In the meantime, the dark of night has come upon the world, amber and white lights illuminating streets, trees, and the rivers.
The night is clear and the rivers nearby are glass-like in their calm.
“The fireworks,” the Hierarch says “will be at the Sacramento River and will be in a minute or two. Feel free to mingle and leave as you want. There's plenty of left-overs, so if you need it go ahead and take something home.”