In his mind, there would be throngs outside the court, chanting his name. He could be Mussolini on the balcony, acknowledging their support and how much he deserved it. 3 people show up. Now, just one, with a placard and a huge round bell. But you know what bothers him a lot? He has to show up, on time, in court. He can’t keep the court waiting on him. He has no power in there. He is visibly diminished. And the crowds… are only in his mind. Court doesn’t wait… 1 man with a bell… distillation
