The dark room was lit only by red candles. There was a fireplace in the corner of the living room. The curtains swayed slowly in the wind that entered the room through the slightly open window. The whole room was made in the Gothic style of the 19th century.

Alian was sitting in a burgundy velvet armchair, resting his head on his hand. He held a glass of red wine in his free hand. The man was clearly thinking about something, staring out the window. It was raining outside.