The parable was destroyed by unknown means. After the walls and ceiling crumbled down, Stanley finds himself outside the ruins. His narrator was nowhere to be seen or heard. Stanley feels guilty it took so long to find Narrator. After he finds a cabin, Stanley looks for Narrator. Stanley is in love with Narrator completely. Stanley considers Timekeeper his best friend but knows he makes Narrator uncomfortable. Stanley becomes overprotective over Narrator, he doesn't want to lose him