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[He's dangling a black ring from a chain around his neck, spinning it between his fingers.]

Fuck, I still don't know which finger to wear it on.

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It's not like that. Okay? It's not.

As you like.

Would it upset the balance if you didn't wear it?

I want to wear it. I just have - I had a wedding ring. I don't know if I want another one.

Then wear it on your right hand. You'll still know it's symbolism, but it needn't be so obvious to others.

...How did you get to be so smart?

I usually keep it hidden behind my pretty face.

Well, it is a very pretty face.

Yes, I know. But thank you.

So this new gent in your life is worth it, huh?

It's still very new. But... things are progressing nicely, I think. As these things go.

Good. I'd offer to kick his ass if he pissed you off, but he'd probably turn me into a goddamn newt.

[She laughs. It's her lot, of late, to inspire protectiveness.]

Not before I did. I'm rather fond of him.

[He's not protective he's just... er... yeah.]

Can't wish for more than that.

[...uh-huh.]

Actually, I could - but how often do wishes actually come true?

The trick is not to think of it like a wish.

How should I rearrange my thoughts?

Think of it as a dream?

Then it's one I prefer not to wake from. So many doors, so many choices...

What of your dreams, John?

Then don't.

I'm older than I should be. I don't dream of the future anymore.

Perhaps I won't.

[She gives him a curious look.]

Not at all? No hopes, no desires?

I dream of people who've died. You're young. You get to keep the living.

[He takes the ring off the chain, and slides it onto his right hand.]

This? All I got right now.

[If he had any idea of how wrong he is...]

Then keep it close. It's a thing of beauty.

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