Columbina was lost in thought. She wondered if it was possible to reason with a man like Dottore. Would he listen? Would he talk to her?

“You are blinded.”

She began gently, as was her way. Her legs rose gently above the surface, but her eyes... Her eyes were open. She had a feeling that this would be more effective and that he might think about his behavior.

“Tell me. Why are we so free? Why do they give us choices? Why do we have free rein? Why do we have power and authority? Just to destroy it all?”

She asked him theoretical questions. Her eyes were focused on him as if he were about to run away or disappear. She took a deep breath. Focus, Columbina. You don't just want to save this world now, but Dottore too.

“You have enormous power, that's true. But does it really satisfy you? Is this the life you want? Everyone says you're beyond saving, but I don't think so.”