“What an unpleasant nomenclature,” says one of the least pleasant people in town, “At least ‘construct’ has less implication.”

She’s very familiar with the tools of dehumanization. She has employed many of them herself, over the years, when necessary. It doesn’t mean she can’t still have notes.

“As for your Beatrice - I am sure that she does.” Woe pushes off the bench, coming to her feet in a crisp unfolding. “You wouldn’t happen to know where she might be, then?”