Castalia and the Only One.

Castalia was named after a Greek nymph. Carlo says he wants to drink her waters and listen to her quiet sound. Castalia just moved to town but has not been to church yet. Carlo's mom thinks she's not a devout follower of the town's God; Carlo is sure she was sent by the deity herself. The God of this town is a she. 

It has not rained in Delphi since Carlo was born. The people of Delphi quit ancient Gods and embraced a female one. The only one. Carlo wants to campaign to name Delphi's God Castalia after the miraculous visit of his nymph.  "God has no name", says Carlo's mom. Carlo shuts up. He does not want to be kicked out of Delphi now that there is a reason to stay. 

Castalia is  having a lemon drink on the corner's store while talking to Hermann. Carlo sees them through his window and burns in hell. He does not want to be in Hermann's shoes but kill him and burn his shoes. Shoes are sacred in Delphi because they take you to the presence of God. Yes, she's God indeed. And Hermann got to her before him. Castalia is not aware of the lust in Hermann's eyes. Carlo is. He's got to save her and save himself. 

Hermann is out of words but Castalia is enjoying her carbonated drink while looking at a poster of Juliana Day. "She's the town's pop star", says Carlo as he runs into her. "She's a gem", says she, "the only one". Hermann steps out disgusted as the bells of church call him away.

Carlo and Castalia look at each other in silence. They both know why they're there. 

The storm begins. 

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