Jacob's visage in liquid espace , as some sort of wave passes through him. his stare is unchanged, perhaps uncharted, as is his situation. The waters are rising, and Jacob can't notice the difference. Perhaps these ripples started on another star long before the present moment (or after, a decision dependent on just what you think about cause and effect, or shall we say effects).
Puis j'ai vu les abeilles, directement, pour la première fois.