After the wolvogs have gone he lies on his back on the platform, gazing up at the stars through the gently moving leaves. They seem close, the stars, but they're far away. Their light is millions, billions of years out of date. Messages with no sender.
After the wolvogs have disappeared, the protagonist relaxes on a platform, contemplating the vastness above. The stars twinkle through the softly swaying leaves, creating an illusion of proximity, yet deep down he understands their true distance. This moment evokes a sense of wonder and melancholy, highlighting his connection to the universe.
The stars, though seemingly within reach, represent a distant past, their light having traveled for millions or even billions of years. Each twinkle is akin to an ancient message drifting through space, with no origin to interpret or reply to. This symbolizes the isolation and profound contemplation of existence in the narrative's context.
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