The Lemniscates

3. Elyane, Théosote and Mamie Lina.

- So? Who are you guys? You arrive as if you were at home, ignoring all the traps, while I put more than two days to get here.

- Two days? Impressive.

- Don't go this far, my dear. A few remain.

- True.

- What? Do you know all the traps and pitfalls?

- What's your name, young man?

- Marc Essouflet, ma'am. And you are?

- Just curious.

- Do we play dice?

- Please, dear.

- Even. Interesting. Let's see what Juliette has to say.

- What are you doing here?

- Hello, Jule? It's Elyane. Good and you? Right. We'll see. What do you need? His name is Marc Essouflet. Excuse me, how old are you?

- Me? 35.

- 35. Where were you born?

- Saint Quentin en Yvelines in France. But what's the point?

- Saint Quentin en Yvelines in France. Sorry. Yes I know. I'm just repeating, that's all. All right, you got him? Ah! Okay. Thank you, Jule, I'll see you soon. No really? You take care of it? That's cool, I owe you. Bye!

- So what? Are you going to kill me like the others?

- Kill you? Aren't you a pessimistic one? No, the others, Mr. Essouflet, are going home.

- Why?

- Because they did not find anything interesting here.

- What? But... Haa... Will you erase my memory too?

- Pessimistic but not stupid. No, we will not erase your memory, unless you insist. However, you can't speak of this temple to anyone. No written notes can leave this place. No information transmitted in any way whatsoever.

- Why am I entitled to this treatment?

- The dice told us to. And this was confirmed. But you had to be warned.

- You should know this, young man. There are worse things than death. And trust me on this: you do not want to know.

- So I can continue my study?

- Yes, but do not forget our warning.

- I was very happy to meet you young man, but it's time to go. I'm not as young as I used to be.

- Oh yes, do not forget to close before leaving.

- And to set the traps right!

- Quite right, my dear.