Ayriah explains to Sarah why her friend Sayri is upset, noting that Sayri's mate died during a brutal event called Gore-Fest. Sarah is shocked, thinking it's a violent festival involving bloodshed. However, Ayriah clarifies that Gore-Fest is actually a literary event that involves readings of Al Gore's writings from the twentieth century, rather than any physical violence.

This misunderstanding highlights the difference between perception and reality, as well as the importance of context in communication. What Sarah perceives as barbaric is, in fact, a gathering focused on literature, demonstrating how easily ideas can be misconstrued without proper understanding.