Nine knots on the cord, and winter's over. This year one of them was tied unusually thick, and that wasn't my doing.

• UranWhat does it mean, tied thick? I need to know or I won't sleep.
  Old ZayaSleep and you'll find out.
  UranYou always do this, driving a person half mad.
• NaranCan I touch that cord?
  Old ZayaTouch it and you become the one who counts. Think you're up to that?