“Sorry to inconvenience you, but this year the role of Violet Sorrengail” – he points to me – “will be played by Xaden Riorson” – he taps his chest – “who will drag her, kicking and screaming if he has to, into a real relationship with real discussions, because he refuses to lose her again. If I have to evolve, you do, too.” He folds his arms across his chest.”
