[ Steinbeck, never change...but he will simply nod to accept it. ]

Maybe we will. As one-dimensional this island iniatially seems to be, it appears that there can be new things to discover about it.

[ Like how many occasions are possible in a remote island lead by a goddess...and certain events that can drive people a bit nutty. He supposes he's more or less accustomed to it now more than anything, but still. ]

There are many decent places for rest. Particularly the trees nearby the lakes.