... Attention, in its turn, was focused on its usual places and, at first, refused to even notice amazing things, so as not to have to admit that the previously built picture of the world needs to be rethought. Sometimes there was an eyebrow raised in surprise, but then immediately lowered, having decided not to take events seriously. Yet Space and the Right Time did not give up and, intensifying the pressure, moved on to daring deeds, not shying away even from violating the fundamental laws of physics and chemistry of this world. Happenings took a turn from amazing to outlandish, then to phenomenal, and eventually became anomalous. Then finally, Consciousness did tune in and immediately decided that something irreparable had happened: it had gone crazy. A temporary retreat was needed to allow the poor thing to catch its breath, to stabilize a little and to believe in its integrity again. Then amazing and anomalous happenings returned once more, then subsided a bit again. Thus, some time passed. Consciousness ceased to be afraid and stopped avoiding communication. Now it has itself started calling...