Now she imagines him dreaming. She imagines him dreaming of her, as she is dreaming of him. Through a sky the color of wet slate they fly towards each other on dark invisible wings, searching, searching, doubling back, drawn by hope and longing, baffled by fear. In their dreams they touch, they intertwine, it's more like a collision, and that is the end of the flying. They fall to earth, fouled parachutists, botched and cindery angels, love streaming out behind them like torn silk. Enemy groundfire comes up to meet them.
The character imagines her lover dreaming of her, paralleling her own dream of him. In a surreal scene, they fly toward each other across a stormy sky, propelled by their desires yet hindered by fear. Their search for connection becomes a metaphor for longing as they navigate their feelings for one another.
Eventually, their dreamlike flight culminates in a powerful encounter where they collide and fall to the ground. This descent symbolizes the reality of their situation, with elements of despair and harm intertwined with love. The imagery evokes a sense of loss and the complexities of their relationship as they grapple with the challenges they face.
