From sheer darkness, small points of light become visible. Afterwords, the tiny dots become elongated streaks resembling ripples in water. Soon it becomes apparent that we are submerged underwater. Earth has changed in the last 350 years; the South is smaller and still an economic drag. The bayous of old have been replaced by large indoor facilities built to imitate the old marshes. Sunlight becomes obstructed by the embrace of a mother and son. "How are you, Sirius? ", I said. "I do well, Sav. Message from Mira awaits you." "What's it about?" "She did not say."