0036.061613 the flames were quick to come, so they shall leave just as quickly. do not leave even one spark behind, lest it nestle beneath the ashes and start up an uncontrollable disaster. perish permanently, as my steps firmly command. carry yourselves away in the dance of smoke, and vanish. leave me at peace. .....yet here i am. paused in mid-motion, poking at the pile either to irritate the spark or to vanquish it forever. the truth will be told only to the one who knows, but does not yet know.