"First the colors.
Then the humans.
That's usually how I see things.
Or at least, how I try.


***HERE IS A SMALL FACT ***
You are going to die.


I am in all truthfulness attempting to be cheerful about this whole topic, though most people find themselves hindered in believing me, no matter my protestations. Please, trust me. I most definitely can be cheerful. I can be amiable. Agreeable. Affable. And that's only the A's. Just don't ask me to be nice. Nice has nothing to do with me.


Does this worry you?
I urge you--don't be afraid.
I'm nothing if not fair.


Of course, an introduction.

A beginning.

Where are my manners?

I could introduce myself properly, but it's not really necessary."