It is always my preference. I do my very best thinking after the hour of darkness. Of course, not all work can be done at such hours, so I do not wish for night and darkness eternal, but for myself, I find it such a prosperous hour.

[Ribbon has crossed the bridge. Still, Val leaves it intact, as if Ribbon might decide to cross back again, or else (more likely) as if he has forgotten that their hands are still joined.]

I would not say I am so keen on the particulars. Mostly, at most, and only where it matters. There are so many other things that I do not care about at all, or spend a single thought upon.