Vierne walked on the cold snow. Her necklace was covered by her coat and touched her chest, right next to her heartbeat. She stood before the gate and asked the guards to return the book to Evgeni. That morning, Evgeni had received a letter from Khimki, Moscow. It was the exam date sheet. He talked to his parents about the letter.

"You are going back to school?" His mother asked while the violinists played a duet in the dining hall.

"I am still left with my exams." Evgeni ate his food while Lobelia stood behind him.

"After you graduate highschool, please take over your duties, son. Your mother and I...