Resting my hand on the drumhead quiets the counting a little. I counted one name three times. It made me angry that the answer was the same every time.

• PapaloThat's my drum, you know.
  CitlaliAt night, it's mine.
• NochiliIf the count won't add up, wake me.
  CitlaliThe problem is it does add up.
• AcatlCount a name three times, and it becomes a person.